Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky
Lochlea
£6

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lochlea | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £5.5 | £4.32 |
| Rating | — | 4.11/5 |
Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (4.11 vs 0.00).
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £4 vs £6.
For beginners: Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£5.5 vs £4.32)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.1)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.1/5)
- +More affordable (£4.32 vs £5.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Lochlea?
Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Old?
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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