Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Suit The Breeze 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Port Dundas)

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

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01Suit The Breeze 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Port Dundas)
DistilleryBruichladdichPort Dundas
RegionIslayLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV54.5%46%
Age9 yr13 yr
Price£109.95£80.5
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Suit The Breeze 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Port Dundas)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Suit The Breeze 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Port Dundas)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Suit The Breeze 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Port Dundas) is better value at £81 vs £110.

For beginners: Suit The Breeze 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Port Dundas) is more approachable (60/100 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 £80.5)

Suit The Breeze 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Port Dundas)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£80.5 vs £109.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • 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 Suit?

Suit The Breeze 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Port Dundas) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Suit The Breeze 13 Year Old 2009 - Wemyss Malts (Port Dundas)

LeafyGreen-HouseHay-likeFragant

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