Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #20) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #20) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Signatory
£184
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #20) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Signatory |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 57.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £199 | £184.38 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #20) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #20) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #20) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £184 vs £199.
For beginners: Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #20) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £184.38)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #20) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£184.38 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Secret?
Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #20) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Secret Speyside 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #20) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)