Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Aultmore 21 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach FurachailAultmore 21 Year Old
DistilleryBruichladdichAultmore
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%46%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£199£199
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value25/100

Aultmore 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value25/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Aultmore 21 Year Old is better value at £199 vs £199.

For beginners: Aultmore 21 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Aultmore 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 21 Year Old 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

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOily

Only Aultmore 21 Year Old

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractHay-likeOld Wood

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