Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Wardhead 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9891) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£110
Wardhead 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9891) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
The Vintage Malt Whisky Company
£130
| Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 | Wardhead 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9891) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | The Vintage Malt Whisky Company |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 51.5% |
| Age | 9 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £129.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Wardhead 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9891) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Wardhead 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9891) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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 £130.
For beginners: Wardhead 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9891) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (60/100 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 £129.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
Wardhead 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9891) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£129.95 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 Wardhead?
Wardhead 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9891) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01
Only Wardhead 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9891) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)