Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
Edradour
★ 5.00
£6
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Pulteney |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £5.58 | £4.32 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.11/5 |
Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.11).
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £4 vs £6.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£5.58 vs £4.32)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£4.32 vs £5.58)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 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 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
Only Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)