Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Hiram Walker's Imperial - 1965-66
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Hiram Walker's Imperial - 1965-66
Hiram Walker and Sons
£180
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Hiram Walker's Imperial - 1965-66 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Hiram Walker and Sons |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 58.7% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £199 | £180 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Hiram Walker's Imperial - 1965-66
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Hiram Walker's Imperial - 1965-66
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hiram Walker's Imperial - 1965-66 is better value at £180 vs £199.
For beginners: Hiram Walker's Imperial - 1965-66 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £180)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Hiram Walker's Imperial - 1965-66
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£180 vs £199)
Cons
- −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 Hiram?
Hiram Walker's Imperial - 1965-66 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Hiram Walker's Imperial - 1965-66