Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025
Four Roses
£169
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Four Roses |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58.7% | 54.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £169 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025 is better value at £169 vs £199.
For beginners: Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £169)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025
Pros
- +More affordable (£169 vs £199)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — 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 Four?
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025 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 Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2025