Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt
Gordon & MacPhail
£148
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Gordon & MacPhail |
| Region | Islay | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £199 | £147.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt is better value at £148 vs £199.
For beginners: CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 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 £147.5)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£147.5 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (25 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 CRN57?
CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt 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
Only CRN57 25 Year Old Blended Malt