Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)
Glen Grant
£180
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Glen Grant |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 62.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £199 | £179.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi) is better value at £180 vs £199.
For beginners: Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi) is more approachable (50/100 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
Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£179.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.1%) — 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 Glen?
Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)