Lalocura San Martinero 2023 Destilado de Agave vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lalocura San Martinero 2023 Destilado de Agave
Lalocura
£147
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Lalocura San Martinero 2023 Destilado de Agave | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lalocura | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 54.5% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £147 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Lalocura San Martinero 2023 Destilado de Agave
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Lalocura San Martinero 2023 Destilado de Agave
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £147.
For beginners: Lalocura San Martinero 2023 Destilado de Agave is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Lalocura San Martinero 2023 Destilado de Agave
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£147 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £147)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Lalocura?
Lalocura San Martinero 2023 Destilado de Agave suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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