Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
DistilleryLongmornBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%58.7%
Age28 yr12 yr
Price£172.48£199
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £172 vs £199.

For beginners: Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£172.48 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (28 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 £172.48)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Longmorn 28 Year Old 1984 (cask 3213) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SherriedHoneyMalt ExtractToastedOld Wood

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOily

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