Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1973 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1973 - Rare Malts
Lochnagar
★ 4.00
£295
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1973 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Lochnagar |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 59.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £199 | £294.63 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1973 - Rare Malts
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1973 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is better value at £199 vs £295.
For beginners: Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is more approachable (20/100 beginner score).
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 £294.63)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1973 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£294.63 vs £199)
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.
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1973 - Rare Malts is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
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