Hazelburn 8 Year Old vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hazelburn 8 Year Old
Springbank
★ 5.00
£150
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| Hazelburn 8 Year Old | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58.7% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £150 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hazelburn 8 Year Old
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Hazelburn 8 Year Old
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Quick verdict
Hazelburn 8 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Hazelburn 8 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Hazelburn 8 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +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 Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 8 Year Old 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 Hazelburn 8 Year Old
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail