Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive
Glenfarclas
£175
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 57.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £174.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive is better value at £175 vs £199.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive 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 £174.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive
Pros
- +More affordable (£174.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — 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 Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive 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 Glenfarclas 13 Year Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive