Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
£179
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Edradour |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 52.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £179 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask is better value at £179 vs £199.
For beginners: Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask is more approachable (45/100 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)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£179 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −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 Edradour?
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask 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.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask