Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Linkwood
£163
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Linkwood |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £199 | £163.26 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi) is better value at £163 vs £199.
For beginners: Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi) 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 £163.26)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£163.26 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (17 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi) 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 Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)