Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Speyside 23 Year Old 1992 (cask CM223) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Speyside 23 Year Old 1992 (cask CM223) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Speyside
★ 4.00
£118
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Speyside 23 Year Old 1992 (cask CM223) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Speyside |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 61.7% |
| Age | 9 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £117.88 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Speyside 23 Year Old 1992 (cask CM223) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Speyside 23 Year Old 1992 (cask CM223) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £118.
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 £117.88)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Speyside 23 Year Old 1992 (cask CM223) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.88 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Speyside?
Speyside 23 Year Old 1992 (cask CM223) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) 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
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Speyside 23 Year Old 1992 (cask CM223) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)