Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

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

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach FurachailGlenturret 29 Year Old 1987 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryBruichladdichGlenturret
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%42.1%
Age12 yr29 yr
Price£199£175
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £175 vs £199.

For beginners: Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (85/100 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 £175)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£175 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (29 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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOily

Only Glenturret 29 Year Old 1987 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

VanillaHoneyOld WoodToastedCitric

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