Linkwood 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood
£79
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Linkwood 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.3% | 54.5% |
| Age | 20 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £78.98 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Linkwood 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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).
Linkwood 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £79 vs £110.
For beginners: Linkwood 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£78.98 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £78.98)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Linkwood 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01