Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Mortlach
£190
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £199 | £189.62 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is better value at £190 vs £199.
For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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 £189.62)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£189.62 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (25 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 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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 Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)