Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)
Glenburgie
£192
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Glenburgie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 54% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £199 | £192.23 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £192 vs £199.
For beginners: Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (45/100 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 £192.23)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +More affordable (£192.23 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — 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 Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) 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 Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 1) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)