Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Thy
£150
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Thy |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Denmark |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 57.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is more approachable (35/100 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 £150)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — 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 Thy?
Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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 Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd