Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Knockando 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2012
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Knockando 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2012
Knockando
£200
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Knockando 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Knockando |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 59% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £199 | £200 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Knockando 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2012
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Knockando 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2012
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is better value at £199 vs £200.
For beginners: Knockando 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2012 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 affordable (£199 vs £200)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Knockando 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2012
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (59%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£200 vs £199)
- −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 Knockando?
Knockando 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2012 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 Knockando 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2012