Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited Edition
Old Perth
£178
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Old Perth |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 43.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £199 | £178 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited Edition
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited Edition
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited Edition is better value at £178 vs £199.
For beginners: Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited Edition is more approachable (75/100 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 £178)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited Edition
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£178 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 Old?
Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited Edition is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Old Perth 21 Year Old Limited Edition