Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3054)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3054)
GlenDronach
£178
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3054) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | GlenDronach |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 48.9% |
| Age | 9 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £178.47 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3054)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3054)
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 £178.
For beginners: The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3054) is more approachable (70/100 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 £178.47)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3054)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£178.47 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 The?
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3054) 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 The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3054)