Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18 vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
DistilleryFoursquareBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%58.7%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£150£199
Rating5.00/5

Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18

Smoke72/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18 is better value at £150 vs £199.

For beginners: Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £150)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Barbados?

Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18 is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

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

Both taste of

Medicinal

Only Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18

Cooked FruitToastedOld Wood

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokeyKipperyOily

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