Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7) vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Imperial
£203
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7) | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 58.7% |
| Age | 22 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £203.16 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is better value at £199 vs £203.
For beginners: Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£203.16 vs £199)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£199 vs £203.16)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7) 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 Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail