Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Speyside 18 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Speyside 18 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Speyside
£106
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Speyside 18 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Speyside |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 62.8% |
| Age | 9 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £106.07 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Speyside 18 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Speyside 18 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyside 18 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £106 vs £110.
For beginners: Speyside 18 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (50/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £106.07)
Speyside 18 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£106.07 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
- −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 Speyside?
Speyside 18 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Speyside 18 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)