Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Laphroaig
£173
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Laphroaig |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 54.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £172.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £173 vs £199.
For beginners: Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (30/100 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 £172.99)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£172.99 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 5642819) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
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Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
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