Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi) vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
Glen Grant
£183
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi) | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.2% | 58.7% |
| Age | 29 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £182.57 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi) is better value at £183 vs £199.
For beginners: Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£182.57 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £182.57)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi) 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.
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail 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
Only Glen Grant 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 9174) (Adelphi)
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail