Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ben Nevis
£200
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Ben Nevis |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 51.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £199 | £199.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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: Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 affordable (£199 vs £199.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199.95 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 Ben?
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)