Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

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

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach FurachailLagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
DistilleryBruichladdichLagavulin
RegionIslayIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%57.3%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£199£150
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

Smoke66/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2022) is better value at £150 vs £199.

For beginners: Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is more approachable (20/100 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 £150)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2022) 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

SmokeyMedicinal

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

KipperyOily

Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

New WoodCoal-gas

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