Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne)

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

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach FurachailAfter Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne)
DistilleryBruichladdichAllt-á-Bhainne
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%46%
Age12 yr29 yr
Price£199£179.95
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne) is better value at £180 vs £199.

For beginners: After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne) is more approachable (60/100 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 £179.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£179.95 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 After?

After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOily

Only After Derby Day 29 Year Old 1993 - Wemyss Malts (Allt-á-Bhainne)

Old WoodDried FruitHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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