Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach FurachailMacduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBruichladdichMacduff
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%51%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£199£147.95
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value25/100

Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £148 vs £199.

For beginners: Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 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 £147.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£147.95 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — 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 Macduff?

Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOily

Only Macduff 21 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaHoneyCitricFresh FruitNutty

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