Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail vs Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£199
Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky
Yamazakura
£169
| Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail | Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Yamazakura |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 58.7% | 58% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £199 | £168.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail
Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky is better value at £169 vs £199.
For beginners: Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
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 £168.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£168.95 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Yamazakura?
Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky 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 Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky