Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach FurachailMortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBruichladdichMortlach
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%48.5%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£199£184.95
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £185 vs £199.

For beginners: Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (70/100 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 £184.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£184.95 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (21 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOily

Only Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractLeatheryOld WoodTobaccoHoney

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