Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Highland Park 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/084) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Highland Park 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/084) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park
£280
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Highland Park 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/084) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Highland Park |
| Region | Islay | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 57% |
| Age | 12 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £199 | £279.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Highland Park 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/084) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Highland Park 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/084) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is better value at £199 vs £280.
For beginners: Highland Park 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/084) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (25/100 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 affordable (£199 vs £279.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Highland Park 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/084) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£279.95 vs £199)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Highland?
Highland Park 29 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/084) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
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