Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
★ 4.00
£158
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Invergordon |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 58.7% | 54.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £199 | £157.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £158 vs £199.
For beginners: Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £157.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£157.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas 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 Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)