Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Tomintoul
£153
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Tomintoul |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 48.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £199 | £152.57 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £153 vs £199.
For beginners: Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (55/100 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 £152.57)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£152.57 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (30 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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Tomintoul 30 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)