Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Original Miniature Highland Whisky vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Original Miniature Highland WhiskyOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryGlenmorangiePulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£5.75£4.32
Rating4.11/5

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Original Miniature Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Original Miniature Highland 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: Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Original Miniature Highland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Original Miniature Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£5.75 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 £5.75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Original Miniature Highland 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

Vanilla

Only Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Original Miniature Highland Whisky

CitricCooked FruitNutty

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

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