Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pulteney
£160
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Pulteney |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 50% |
| Age | 9 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £160.48 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
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 £160.
For beginners: Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
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 £160.48)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£160.48 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Pulteney?
Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Pulteney 20 Year Old 2002 (cask 21182) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)