Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 163 vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 163
Blanton's
£150
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 163 | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blanton's | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65.2% | 58.7% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £149.95 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 163
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 163
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 163 is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 163 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 163
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£149.95 vs £199)
Cons
- −High ABV (65.2%) — 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 £149.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Blanton's?
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 163 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 163
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail