Foursquare Equidem 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Foursquare Equidem 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended RumPort Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
DistilleryFoursquareBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%58.7%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£150£199
Rating5.00/5

Foursquare Equidem 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Foursquare Equidem 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Foursquare Equidem 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum is better value at £150 vs £199.

For beginners: Foursquare Equidem 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Foursquare Equidem 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
  • +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
  • More expensive (£199 vs £150)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Foursquare?

Foursquare Equidem 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Only Foursquare Equidem 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum

VanillaFresh FruitToastedNew Wood

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOily

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