Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023 vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023
Loch Lomond
£200
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023 | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 58.7% |
| Age | 22 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £199.9 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023
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 £200.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.9 vs £199)
- −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 affordable (£199 vs £199.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023 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 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail