Dailuaine 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dailuaine 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Dailuaine
£6
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Dailuaine 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dailuaine | Pulteney |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £6.08 | £4.32 |
| Rating | — | 4.11/5 |
Dailuaine 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Dailuaine 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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: Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Dailuaine 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.08 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 £6.08)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Dailuaine?
Dailuaine 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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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Only Dailuaine 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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