Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

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

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach FurachailAultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)
DistilleryBruichladdichAultmore
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%51.1%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£199£200
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is better value at £199 vs £200.

For beginners: Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers) is more approachable (60/100 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 affordable (£199 vs £200)

Cons

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

Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£200 vs £199)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 1991 (Three Rivers) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOily

Only Aultmore 21 Year Old 1991 (Three Rivers)

HoneyOld WoodVanillaMalt ExtractSherried

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