Glen Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Glen Elgin 19 Year Old CentenaryPort Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
DistilleryGlen ElginBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60%58.7%
Age19 yr12 yr
Price£193.95£199
Rating5.00/5

Glen Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Glen Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary is better value at £194 vs £199.

For beginners: Glen Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Glen Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary

Pros

  • +More affordable (£193.95 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 vs £193.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary 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 Glen Elgin 19 Year Old Centenary

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOily

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