Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
£179
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 58.7% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £179 | £199 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask is better value at £179 vs £199.
For beginners: Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£179 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — 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 £179)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask 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 Edradour 13 Year Old 2003 (cask 266) Chardonnay Cask Matured - Straight From The Cask
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail