Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 6411549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 6411549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Strathclyde
£168
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 6411549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Strathclyde |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 54.5% | 54.6% |
| Age | 9 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £167.66 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 6411549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 6411549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £168.
For beginners: Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 6411549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 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 £167.66)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 6411549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£167.66 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 6411549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
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Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
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