Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767) vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767)Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
DistilleryConnemaraBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%58.7%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£195£199
Rating5.00/5

Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767) is better value at £195 vs £199.

For beginners: Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£195 vs £199)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 £195)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Connemara?

Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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

SmokeyMedicinalOily

Only Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767)

Hay-like

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

Kippery

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