Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Benriach 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 799) (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Benriach 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 799) (Adelphi)
Benriach
£180
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Benriach 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 799) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Benriach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 59.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £199 | £180 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Benriach 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 799) (Adelphi)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Benriach 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 799) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 799) (Adelphi) is better value at £180 vs £199.
For beginners: Benriach 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 799) (Adelphi) is more approachable (35/100 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 £180)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Benriach 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 799) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£180 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.9%) — may need water
- −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 Benriach?
Benriach 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 799) (Adelphi) 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 Benriach 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 799) (Adelphi)