Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013 vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
DistillerySpringbankBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59%58.7%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£180.83£199
Rating5.00/5

Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

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

Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013 is better value at £181 vs £199.

For beginners: Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013

Pros

  • +More affordable (£180.83 vs £199)

Cons

  • High ABV (59%) — 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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 vs £180.83)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Hazelburn?

Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013 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 Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitToastedMalt Extract

Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyOily

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