Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park
Loch Lomond
£168
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 46.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £199 | £167.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park is better value at £168 vs £199.
For beginners: Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park is more approachable (55/100 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 £167.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park
Pros
- +More affordable (£167.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 Old?
Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Old Rhosdhu 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 4) - Bedford Park