Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Teaninich 38 Year Old 1973 (Boisdale Collection)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Teaninich 38 Year Old 1973 (Boisdale Collection)
Teaninich
£150
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Teaninich 38 Year Old 1973 (Boisdale Collection) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Teaninich |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 40.1% |
| Age | 9 yr | 38 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £150.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Teaninich 38 Year Old 1973 (Boisdale Collection)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Teaninich 38 Year Old 1973 (Boisdale Collection)
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 £150.
For beginners: Teaninich 38 Year Old 1973 (Boisdale Collection) is more approachable (85/100 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 £150.33)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Teaninich 38 Year Old 1973 (Boisdale Collection)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£150.33 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 Teaninich?
Teaninich 38 Year Old 1973 (Boisdale Collection) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Teaninich 38 Year Old 1973 (Boisdale Collection)