Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 1210M
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 1210M
The Glenlivet
★ 4.67
£125
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 1210M | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | The Glenlivet |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 54.5% |
| Age | 9 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.67/5 |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 1210M
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 1210M
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £125.
For beginners: The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 1210M 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 affordable (£109.95 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 1210M
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125 vs £109.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 The?
The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 1210M 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
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