Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glengoyne
£150
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Glengoyne |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 48.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £199 | £149.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (70/100 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 £149.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£149.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (17 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Glengoyne 17 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)