Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Set with 2x Crystal Glasses
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Set with 2x Crystal Glasses
Johnnie Walker
£180
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Set with 2x Crystal Glasses | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Islay | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 58.7% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £179.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Set with 2x Crystal Glasses
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Set with 2x Crystal Glasses
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Set with 2x Crystal Glasses is better value at £180 vs £199.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Set with 2x Crystal Glasses 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 £179.52)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Set with 2x Crystal Glasses
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£179.52 vs £199)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Set with 2x Crystal Glasses 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 Johnnie Walker Blue Label Gift Set with 2x Crystal Glasses