Four Roses Super Premium Platinum vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Four Roses Super Premium PlatinumPort Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
DistilleryFour RosesBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43%58.7%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£199£199
Rating5.00/5

Four Roses Super Premium Platinum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Four Roses Super Premium Platinum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £199.

For beginners: Four Roses Super Premium Platinum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Four Roses Super Premium Platinum

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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

Who should buy Four?

Four Roses Super Premium Platinum 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 Four Roses Super Premium Platinum

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitNew Wood

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOily

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