Port Askaig 30 Year Old (51.1%) vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Askaig 30 Year Old (51.1%)
Port Askaig
£299
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| Port Askaig 30 Year Old (51.1%) | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Askaig | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.1% | 58.7% |
| Age | 30 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £299 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Askaig 30 Year Old (51.1%)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Port Askaig 30 Year Old (51.1%)
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 £299.
For beginners: Port Askaig 30 Year Old (51.1%) is more approachable (30/100 beginner score).
Port Askaig 30 Year Old (51.1%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £199)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £299)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Port?
Port Askaig 30 Year Old (51.1%) 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 Port Askaig 30 Year Old (51.1%)
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail