Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old
Foursquare
£199
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Foursquare |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 58.7% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old is better value at £199 vs £199.
For beginners: Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 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
Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Foursquare?
Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old 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
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Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Foursquare 2004 Cask Strength Rum / 11 Year Old