Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris

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

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris
DistilleryBruichladdichThe Lakes Distillery
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.5%56%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£109.95£82.32
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris is better value at £82 vs £110.

For beginners: Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is more approachable (35/100 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 £82.32)

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris

Pros

  • +More affordable (£82.32 vs £109.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56%) — may need water
  • 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 Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris 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

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris

Fragant

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