Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses
Säntis Malt
£195
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Säntis Malt |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Switzerland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 65.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £199 | £195 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses is better value at £195 vs £199.
For beginners: Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses 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 £195)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses
Pros
- +More affordable (£195 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (65.4%) — 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 Säntis?
Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses 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 Säntis 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 13) with 2x Glasses