Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company)
Glenburgie
£149
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Glenburgie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 52.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £199 | £148.81 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company) is better value at £149 vs £199.
For beginners: Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
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 £148.81)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£148.81 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company) 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 Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (The Malt Whisky Company)