Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of Malt)
North of Scotland
★ 5.00
£200
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | North of Scotland |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 58.7% | 41% |
| Age | 12 yr | 46 yr |
| Price | £199 | £199.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of Malt)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is better value at £199 vs £200.
For beginners: North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£199 vs £199.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.95 vs £199)
- −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 North?
North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of 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 North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of Malt)