North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
North British
£155
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
| North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 54.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £154.96 | £109.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (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).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £155.
For beginners: North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£154.96 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 £154.96)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Who should buy North?
North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
Both taste of
Only North British 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 5913019) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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