Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Secret Distillery #1 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (La Maison du Whisky)

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

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01Secret Distillery #1 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (La Maison du Whisky)
DistilleryBruichladdichThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.5%60.5%
Age9 yr9 yr
Price£109.95£139.95
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Secret Distillery #1 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Distillery #1 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (La Maison du Whisky)

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 £140.

For beginners: Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is more approachable (35/100 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 £139.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Secret Distillery #1 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (60.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£139.95 vs £109.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Secret?

Secret Distillery #1 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (La Maison du Whisky) 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

Fresh FruitVanillaToasted

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyCooked Fruit

Only Secret Distillery #1 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (La Maison du Whisky)

HoneyMalt Extract

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