Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs South Island 21 Year Old 1990
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
South Island 21 Year Old 1990
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£117
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | South Island 21 Year Old 1990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | The New Zealand Whisky Company |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £116.59 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
South Island 21 Year Old 1990
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
South Island 21 Year Old 1990
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 £117.
For beginners: South Island 21 Year Old 1990 is more approachable (85/100 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 £116.59)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
South Island 21 Year Old 1990
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 (£116.59 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 South?
South Island 21 Year Old 1990 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.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only South Island 21 Year Old 1990