Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Glen Ord 30 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Glen Ord 30 Year Old
Glen Ord
★ 3.33
£197
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Glen Ord 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Glen Ord |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 58.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £199 | £197.01 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.33/5 |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Glen Ord 30 Year Old
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Glen Ord 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.33).
Glen Ord 30 Year Old is better value at £197 vs £199.
For beginners: Glen Ord 30 Year Old 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)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £197.01)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glen Ord 30 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£197.01 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (3.3 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 Glen?
Glen Ord 30 Year Old 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 Glen Ord 30 Year Old