Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl)
Springbank
£199
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Springbank |
| Region | Islay | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 49.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £199 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl) is better value at £199 vs £199.
For beginners: Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl) is more approachable (70/100 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
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
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 Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl) 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 Hazelburn 19 Year Old - Open Day 2025 (35cl)