Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach FurachailGlengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBruichladdichGlengoyne
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%50.5%
Age12 yr20 yr
Price£199£174.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value29/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £175 vs £199.

For beginners: Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
  • More expensive (£199 vs £174.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£174.95 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedHoneyVanillaDried FruitChocolate

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