Mount Gay Port Cask Expression Single Traditional Blended Rum vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mount Gay Port Cask Expression Single Traditional Blended Rum
Mount Gay
£150
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| Mount Gay Port Cask Expression Single Traditional Blended Rum | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mount Gay | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 58.7% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £150 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mount Gay Port Cask Expression Single Traditional Blended Rum
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Mount Gay Port Cask Expression Single Traditional Blended Rum
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mount Gay Port Cask Expression Single Traditional Blended Rum is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Mount Gay Port Cask Expression Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Mount Gay Port Cask Expression Single Traditional Blended Rum
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
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 £150)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Mount?
Mount Gay Port Cask Expression Single Traditional Blended Rum is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Mount Gay Port Cask Expression Single Traditional Blended Rum
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail