Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Aber Falls Single Malt Whisky - Inaugural Release
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Aber Falls Single Malt Whisky - Inaugural Release
Aber Falls
★ 4.75
£150
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Aber Falls Single Malt Whisky - Inaugural Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Aber Falls |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Wales |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.75/5 |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Aber Falls Single Malt Whisky - Inaugural Release
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Aber Falls Single Malt Whisky - Inaugural Release
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Aber Falls Single Malt Whisky - Inaugural Release is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Aber Falls Single Malt Whisky - Inaugural Release is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £150)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Aber Falls Single Malt Whisky - Inaugural Release
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 Aber?
Aber Falls Single Malt Whisky - Inaugural Release 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
Only Aber Falls Single Malt Whisky - Inaugural Release