Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt) vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
DistilleryAultmoreBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.4%58.7%
Age11 yr12 yr
Price£150£199
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt) is better value at £150 vs £199.

For beginners: Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 vs £150)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt) 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 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.

Tasting notes

Only Aultmore 11 Year Old (Master of Malt)

NuttyMalt ExtractHoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOily

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