Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)
Aultmore
£150
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Aultmore |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 60.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt) is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt) 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £150)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.4%) — 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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt) 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 Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)