Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series
Bardstown Bourbon Co
£170
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Bardstown Bourbon Co |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58.7% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £169.51 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series is better value at £170 vs £199.
For beginners: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series is more approachable (55/100 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 £169.51)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series
Pros
- +More affordable (£169.51 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 Bardstown?
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon x Goose Island - Collaborative Series