Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks)
GlenAllachie
£145
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | GlenAllachie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 46.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £199 | £144.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks) is better value at £145 vs £199.
For beginners: Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks) is more approachable (55/100 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 £144.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£144.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Glenallachie?
Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Glenallachie 35 Year Old Sherry Cask (Speciality Drinks)