Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Littlemill
£182
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Littlemill |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 53.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £199 | £181.51 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) is better value at £182 vs £199.
For beginners: Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) 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 £181.51)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£181.51 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — 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 Littlemill?
Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter 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
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)