Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling) vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)
Girvan
£150
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling) | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 58.7% |
| Age | 40 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £149.95 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling) is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£149.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (40 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 £149.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling) 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.
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 Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail