Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Loch Lomond
£189
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 46.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £199 | £188.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 is better value at £189 vs £199.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 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 £188.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Pros
- +More affordable (£188.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (19 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026