Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Ardmore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 10/1) - James Eadie
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Ardmore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 10/1) - James Eadie
Ardmore
£170
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Ardmore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 10/1) - James Eadie | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Ardmore |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 55.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £199 | £170.06 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Ardmore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 10/1) - James Eadie
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Ardmore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 10/1) - James Eadie
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardmore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 10/1) - James Eadie is better value at £170 vs £199.
For beginners: Ardmore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 10/1) - James Eadie is more approachable (40/100 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 £170.06)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Ardmore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 10/1) - James Eadie
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£170.06 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Ardmore?
Ardmore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 10/1) - James Eadie 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
Both taste of
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Ardmore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 10/1) - James Eadie