Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2023 Release
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2023 Release
Maker's Mark
£145
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2023 Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Maker's Mark |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58.7% | 57.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £144.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2023 Release
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2023 Release
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2023 Release is better value at £145 vs £199.
For beginners: Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2023 Release 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 £144.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2023 Release
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£144.95 vs £199)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — 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 Maker's?
Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2023 Release 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 Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2023 Release