Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Benrinnes
£151
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Benrinnes |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 58.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150.85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £151 vs £199.
For beginners: Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £150.85)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +More affordable (£150.85 vs £199)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — 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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) 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 Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)