Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Speyside 1997 / 23 Year Old / Daily Dram Speyside Whisky

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

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01Speyside 1997 / 23 Year Old / Daily Dram Speyside Whisky
DistilleryBruichladdichUndisclosed Distillery
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV54.5%40%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£109.95£177
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Speyside 1997 / 23 Year Old / Daily Dram Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside 1997 / 23 Year Old / Daily Dram Speyside 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 £177.

For beginners: Speyside 1997 / 23 Year Old / Daily Dram Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £177)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Speyside 1997 / 23 Year Old / Daily Dram Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£177 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 Speyside?

Speyside 1997 / 23 Year Old / Daily Dram Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanillaToasted

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyCooked Fruit

Only Speyside 1997 / 23 Year Old / Daily Dram Speyside Whisky

HoneyMalt Extract

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