Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Loch Lomond
£145
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 54.5% |
| Age | 19 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £145 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
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 £145.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£145 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £145)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush 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 Loch Lomond 19 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal Portrush
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01