Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)
Girvan
£150
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Girvan |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 58.7% | 49% |
| Age | 12 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £199 | £149.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling) is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling) 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £149.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£149.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −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 Girvan?
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling) 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 Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)