Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan
Clynelish
£200
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Clynelish |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £200 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan
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: Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan is more approachable (60/100 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 £200)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£200 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 Clynelish?
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan