Octomore 12.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Octomore 12.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£180
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| Octomore 12.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.1% | 58.7% |
| Age | 5 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £179.93 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Octomore 12.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Octomore 12.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Quick verdict
Octomore 12.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley is better value at £180 vs £199.
For beginners: Octomore 12.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley is more approachable (25/100 beginner score).
Octomore 12.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£179.93 vs £199)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.1%) — may need water
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £179.93)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Octomore?
Octomore 12.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley 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 Octomore 12.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail