Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Mortlach
£180
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 58.7% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £179.95 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV is better value at £180 vs £199.
For beginners: Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Pros
- +More affordable (£179.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — 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 £179.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV 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
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 54.5% ABV
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail