Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs The Whisky Club 30 Year Old Speyside
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
The Whisky Club 30 Year Old Speyside
The Whisky Club
£140
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | The Whisky Club 30 Year Old Speyside | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | The Whisky Club |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 43% |
| Age | 9 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £139.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
The Whisky Club 30 Year Old Speyside
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
The Whisky Club 30 Year Old Speyside
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 £140.
For beginners: The Whisky Club 30 Year Old Speyside 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 £139.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
The Whisky Club 30 Year Old Speyside
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£139.95 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 Whisky Club 30 Year Old Speyside suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only The Whisky Club 30 Year Old Speyside