Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 136

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach FurachailWoodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 136
DistilleryBruichladdichWoodford Reserve
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV58.7%45.2%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£199£150
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value25/100

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 136

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 136

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 136 is better value at £150 vs £199.

For beginners: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 136 is more approachable (75/100 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 £150)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 136

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199)

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 Woodford?

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 136 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOily

Only Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 136

VanillaToastedHoneyChocolateNew Wood

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