Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Pride Of Sponge 28 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.59B (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)

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

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach FurachailPride Of Sponge 28 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.59B (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryBruichladdichDecadent Drinks
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%46.1%
Age12 yr28 yr
Price£199£146.1
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value25/100

Pride Of Sponge 28 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.59B (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pride Of Sponge 28 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.59B (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Pride Of Sponge 28 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.59B (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) is better value at £146 vs £199.

For beginners: Pride Of Sponge 28 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.59B (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) 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 £146.1)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Pride Of Sponge 28 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.59B (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£146.1 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)

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 Pride?

Pride Of Sponge 28 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.59B (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOily

Only Pride Of Sponge 28 Year Old 1993 - Edition No.59B (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)

Malt ExtractHuskyHay-likeToastedHoney

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