Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 5.00
£110
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Wemyss Malts |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 42.3% |
| Age | 9 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £110 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 is better value at £110 vs £110.
For beginners: Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £110)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£110 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 Velvet?
Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) 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
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Velvet Fig 25 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)