Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)
Strathmill
£200
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Strathmill |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 49.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £199 | £199.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)
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 £200.
For beginners: Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt) 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 affordable (£199 vs £199.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.95 vs £199)
- −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 Strathmill?
Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt) 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 Strathmill 22 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)