Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1990 (The Syndicate)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1990 (The Syndicate)
Caol Ila
£225
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1990 (The Syndicate) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Caol Ila |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 53.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £199 | £225 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1990 (The Syndicate)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1990 (The Syndicate)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is better value at £199 vs £225.
For beginners: Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1990 (The Syndicate) is more approachable (30/100 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 affordable (£199 vs £225)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1990 (The Syndicate)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£225 vs £199)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Caol?
Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1990 (The Syndicate) 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
Both taste of
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1990 (The Syndicate)
Where to buy
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1990 (The Syndicate)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange