Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach FurachailBladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryBruichladdichBladnoch
RegionIslayLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%46.7%
Age12 yr19 yr
Price£199£162.9
Rating5.00/5

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value25/100

Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release) is better value at £163 vs £199.

For beginners: Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (55/100 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 £162.9)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£162.9 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOily

Only Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)

SherriedDried FruitHoneyToastedOld Wood

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