Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited Edition vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited EditionPort Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
DistilleryOld PerthBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.6%54.5%
Age21 yr9 yr
Price£178£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value45/100

Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £178.

For beginners: Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited Edition is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited Edition

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£178 vs £109.95)
  • 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 affordable (£109.95 vs £178)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited Edition is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited Edition

SherriedOld WoodChocolateDried FruitHoney

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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