Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Wemyss Malts 25 Year Old - A Quarter Passed
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Wemyss Malts 25 Year Old - A Quarter Passed
Wemyss Malts
£187
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Wemyss Malts 25 Year Old - A Quarter Passed | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Wemyss Malts |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 53.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £199 | £187.29 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Wemyss Malts 25 Year Old - A Quarter Passed
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Wemyss Malts 25 Year Old - A Quarter Passed
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Wemyss Malts 25 Year Old - A Quarter Passed is better value at £187 vs £199.
For beginners: Wemyss Malts 25 Year Old - A Quarter Passed 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 £187.29)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Wemyss Malts 25 Year Old - A Quarter Passed
Pros
- +More affordable (£187.29 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.6%) — 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 Wemyss?
Wemyss Malts 25 Year Old - A Quarter Passed 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 Wemyss Malts 25 Year Old - A Quarter Passed