Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Tomintoul 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 6) - Sherry Butt Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Tomintoul 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 6) - Sherry Butt Matured
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£117
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Tomintoul 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 6) - Sherry Butt Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Tomintoul |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 61.9% |
| Age | 9 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £116.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Tomintoul 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 6) - Sherry Butt Matured
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Tomintoul 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 6) - Sherry Butt Matured
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £117.
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
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £116.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Tomintoul 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 6) - Sherry Butt Matured
Pros
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £109.95)
- −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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 6) - Sherry Butt Matured 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
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Tomintoul 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 6) - Sherry Butt Matured