Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 93841) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

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

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 93841) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
DistilleryBruichladdichTobermory
RegionIslayIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.5%53.8%
Age9 yr21 yr
Price£109.95£110
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 93841) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 93841) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £110.

For beginners: Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 93841) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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 £110)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 93841) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£110 vs £109.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 93841) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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

Both taste of

VanillaCooked Fruit

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokeyFresh FruitToasted

Only Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 93841) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

HoneyDried FruitOld Wood

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