Crabbie 22 Year Old 1999 vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Crabbie 22 Year Old 1999Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
DistilleryJohn Crabbie & Co.Bruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%58.7%
Age22 yr12 yr
Price£184.62£199
Rating5.00/5

Crabbie 22 Year Old 1999

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Crabbie 22 Year Old 1999

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Crabbie 22 Year Old 1999 is better value at £185 vs £199.

For beginners: Crabbie 22 Year Old 1999 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Crabbie 22 Year Old 1999

Pros

  • +More affordable (£184.62 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 vs £184.62)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Crabbie?

Crabbie 22 Year Old 1999 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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 Crabbie 22 Year Old 1999

SherriedHoneyOld WoodToastedCooked Fruit

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOily

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