Bladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Canasta Cream Sherry Cask #267 Lowland Whisky vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Canasta Cream Sherry Cask #267 Lowland Whisky
Bladnoch
£157
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| Bladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Canasta Cream Sherry Cask #267 Lowland Whisky | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 58.7% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £157 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Canasta Cream Sherry Cask #267 Lowland Whisky
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Canasta Cream Sherry Cask #267 Lowland Whisky
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Canasta Cream Sherry Cask #267 Lowland Whisky is better value at £157 vs £199.
For beginners: Bladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Canasta Cream Sherry Cask #267 Lowland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Canasta Cream Sherry Cask #267 Lowland Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£157 vs £199)
Cons
- −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 £157)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Canasta Cream Sherry Cask #267 Lowland Whisky 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 Bladnoch 2017 / 6 Year Old / Canasta Cream Sherry Cask #267 Lowland Whisky
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail