Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Benriach 33 Year Old 1977 (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Benriach 33 Year Old 1977 (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish)
Benriach
£205
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Benriach 33 Year Old 1977 (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Benriach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 52.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £199 | £204.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Benriach 33 Year Old 1977 (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Benriach 33 Year Old 1977 (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is better value at £199 vs £205.
For beginners: Benriach 33 Year Old 1977 (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish) is more approachable (60/100 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 affordable (£199 vs £204.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Benriach 33 Year Old 1977 (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£204.95 vs £199)
- −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 Benriach?
Benriach 33 Year Old 1977 (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish) 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
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Benriach 33 Year Old 1977 (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish)