Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 vs Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryBruichladdichDouglas Laing
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV54.5%51.2%
Age9 yr22 yr
Price£109.95£118.43
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value45/100

Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £118.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£109.95 vs £118.43)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water

Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£118.43 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 Yula?

Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing) 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

Smokey

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01

Fresh FruitVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Yula 22 Year Old (Douglas Laing)

Dried FruitLeatheryOld WoodNutty

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