New Zealand 23 Year Old 1988 vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
New Zealand 23 Year Old 1988
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£126
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| New Zealand 23 Year Old 1988 | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The New Zealand Whisky Company | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | New Zealand | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.4% | 54.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £125.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
New Zealand 23 Year Old 1988
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
New Zealand 23 Year Old 1988
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 £126.
For beginners: New Zealand 23 Year Old 1988 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
New Zealand 23 Year Old 1988
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125.95 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 £125.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy New?
New Zealand 23 Year Old 1988 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 New Zealand 23 Year Old 1988
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01