Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 398) - Dickens The Novelist
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 398) - Dickens The Novelist
Bimber
£199
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 398) - Dickens The Novelist | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Bimber |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 58.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 398) - Dickens The Novelist
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 398) - Dickens The Novelist
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 398) - Dickens The Novelist is better value at £199 vs £199.
For beginners: Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 398) - Dickens The Novelist is more approachable (35/100 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
Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 398) - Dickens The Novelist
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — 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 Bimber?
Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 398) - Dickens The Novelist 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 Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 398) - Dickens The Novelist