Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016)
Caol Ila
£199
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Caol Ila |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 61.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £199 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016) is better value at £199 vs £199.
For beginners: Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016) is more approachable (35/100 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
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.5%) — may need water
- −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 Caol?
Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016) 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
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2000 Unpeated (Special Release 2016)