Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Speyside
★ 4.00
£97
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Speyside |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 61.3% |
| Age | 9 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £96.62 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £97 vs £110.
For beginners: Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (55/100 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 £96.62)
Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£96.62 vs £109.95)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 22) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)