Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Glen Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Glen Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary
Glen Elgin
£194
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Glen Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Glen Elgin |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 60% |
| Age | 12 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £199 | £193.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Glen Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Glen Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary is better value at £194 vs £199.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary is more approachable (35/100 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 £193.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glen Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary
Pros
- +More affordable (£193.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — 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 Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary 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
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Glen Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary