Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Vaudon 1996 Single Cask Cognac / Through the Grapevine
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Vaudon 1996 Single Cask Cognac / Through the Grapevine
Vaudon
£154
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Vaudon 1996 Single Cask Cognac / Through the Grapevine | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Vaudon |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 58.7% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £154 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Vaudon 1996 Single Cask Cognac / Through the Grapevine
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Vaudon 1996 Single Cask Cognac / Through the Grapevine
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Vaudon 1996 Single Cask Cognac / Through the Grapevine is better value at £154 vs £199.
For beginners: Vaudon 1996 Single Cask Cognac / Through the Grapevine 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £154)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Vaudon 1996 Single Cask Cognac / Through the Grapevine
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£154 vs £199)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Vaudon?
Vaudon 1996 Single Cask Cognac / Through the Grapevine suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Vaudon 1996 Single Cask Cognac / Through the Grapevine