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 WhiskyOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryLochleaPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£5.5£4.32
Rating4.11/5

Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Lochlea Fallow Edition Second Crop Sample Lowland Whisky

Hay-likeLeafy

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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