Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013
Springbank
£181
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Springbank |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 59% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £199 | £180.83 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013 is better value at £181 vs £199.
For beginners: Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013 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 £180.83)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013
Pros
- +More affordable (£180.83 vs £199)
Cons
- −High ABV (59%) — 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 Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013 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 Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013