Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Loch Lomond
£189
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.9% | 58.7% |
| Age | 19 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £188.95 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 is better value at £189 vs £199.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Pros
- +More affordable (£188.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (19 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 £188.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail