Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Loch Lomond
£150
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 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
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (21 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)