Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Islay #3 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach FurachailIslay #3 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBruichladdichThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%47.8%
Age12 yr13 yr
Price£199£174.95
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value25/100

Islay #3 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Islay #3 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Islay #3 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £175 vs £199.

For beginners: Islay #3 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 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

Islay #3 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£174.95 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Islay?

Islay #3 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

MedicinalKipperyOily

Only Islay #3 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedCooked FruitOld Wood

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