Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Tawny Port Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Tawny Port Cask Finish
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£110
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Tawny Port Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Tomintoul |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Tawny Port Cask Finish
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Tawny Port Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Tawny Port Cask Finish is better value at £110 vs £110.
For beginners: Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Tawny Port Cask Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Tawny Port Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 15 Year Old 2008 Tawny Port Cask Finish is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Tomintoul 15 Year Old 2008 Tawny Port Cask Finish