Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Bowmore
£74
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£69
| Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Old Pulteney 16 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Pulteney |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £73.86 | £68.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is better value at £69 vs £74.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£73.86 vs £68.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Old?
Old Pulteney 16 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Where to buy
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange