Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach FurachailEdradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%)
DistilleryBruichladdichEdradour
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%55.2%
Age12 yr17 yr
Price£199£167.66
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value25/100

Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) is better value at £168 vs £199.

For beginners: Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) 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 £167.66)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£167.66 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.2%) — 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 Edradour?

Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) 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

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOily

Only Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%)

Fresh FruitCooked FruitToastedVanillaOld Wood

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