Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£115
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Island | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.8% | 54.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £114.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £115.
For beginners: Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£114.95 vs £109.95)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £114.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Ledaig?
Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured 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.
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
Both taste of
Only Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01