Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l
Willett Distillery
★ 4.14
£151
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Willett Distillery |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58.7% | 47% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £150.77 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.14/5 |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.14).
Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l is better value at £151 vs £199.
For beginners: Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £150.77)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150.77 vs £199)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Willett's?
Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Only Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l