Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Secret Speyside 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #18) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Secret Speyside 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #18) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Signatory
£175
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Secret Speyside 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #18) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Signatory |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 57.5% |
| Age | 9 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £175 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Secret Speyside 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #18) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Secret Speyside 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #18) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £175.
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 £175)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Secret Speyside 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #18) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£175 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 Speyside 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #18) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
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