Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series
Bardstown Bourbon Co
£166
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bardstown Bourbon Co | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 58.7% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £166 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series is better value at £166 vs £199.
For beginners: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series
Pros
- +More affordable (£166 vs £199)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £166)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Bardstown?
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series 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 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 Bardstown Bourbon Co. Blended Rye x West Virginia Great Barrel Company - Collaborative Series
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail