Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Strathmill
£202
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Strathmill |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 50.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £199 | £201.79 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is better value at £199 vs £202.
For beginners: Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) 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 affordable (£199 vs £201.79)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£201.79 vs £199)
- −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 Strathmill?
Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) 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 Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)