North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of Malt) vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of Malt)
North of Scotland
★ 5.00
£200
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
| North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of Malt) | Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North of Scotland | Bruichladdich |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41% | 58.7% |
| Age | 46 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of Malt)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of Malt)
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is better value at £199 vs £200.
For beginners: North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.95 vs £199)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£199 vs £199.95)
- +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 North?
North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of Malt) 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 North of Scotland 46 Year Old 1971 (Master of Malt)
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail