Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Tomintoul 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask #37
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Tomintoul 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask #37
Tomintoul
£145
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Tomintoul 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask #37 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Tomintoul |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 54.3% |
| Age | 9 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £144.54 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Tomintoul 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask #37
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Tomintoul 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask #37
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 £145.
For beginners: Tomintoul 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask #37 is more approachable (45/100 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 £144.54)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Tomintoul 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask #37
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£144.54 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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask #37 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 18 Year Old Bourbon Cask #37