Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish (Old Bottling) vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish (Old Bottling)
Balvenie
£200
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish (Old Bottling) | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 58.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £199.99 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish (Old Bottling)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish (Old Bottling)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
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: Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.99 vs £199)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £199.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish (Old Bottling) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Balvenie 21 Year Old PortWood Finish (Old Bottling)
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail