Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2

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

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2
DistilleryBruichladdichTomatin
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.5%46%
Age9 yr25 yr
Price£109.95£172.66
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

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

Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2

Smoke64/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value29/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £173.

For beginners: Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£109.95 vs £172.66)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£172.66 vs £109.95)

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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Fresh Fruit

Only Tomatin 25 Year Old 1988 - Batch 2

Honey

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