Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Yamazaki 60 Months Old (Rare Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Yamazaki 60 Months Old (Rare Bottling)
Yamazaki
★ 3.50
£200
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Yamazaki 60 Months Old (Rare Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Yamazaki |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £199.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.50/5 |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Yamazaki 60 Months Old (Rare Bottling)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Yamazaki 60 Months Old (Rare Bottling)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is better value at £199 vs £200.
For beginners: Yamazaki 60 Months Old (Rare Bottling) is more approachable (70/100 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 £199.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Yamazaki 60 Months Old (Rare Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.95 vs £199)
- −Lower community rating (3.5 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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 60 Months Old (Rare Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Yamazaki 60 Months Old (Rare Bottling)