Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Imperial
£203
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Imperial |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 42.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £199 | £202.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is better value at £199 vs £203.
For beginners: Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (70/100 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 affordable (£199 vs £202.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£202.95 vs £199)
- −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 Imperial?
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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
Only Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)