Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ben Nevis
£200
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.4% | 58.7% |
| Age | 17 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
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)
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: Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
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)
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
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.
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 Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail