Macleods 8 Year Old Lowland (Ian Macleod) vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macleods 8 Year Old Lowland (Ian Macleod)
Ian Macleod
£4
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Macleods 8 Year Old Lowland (Ian Macleod) | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ian Macleod | Pulteney |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £3.5 | £4.32 |
| Rating | — | 4.11/5 |
Macleods 8 Year Old Lowland (Ian Macleod)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Macleods 8 Year Old Lowland (Ian Macleod)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (4.11 vs 0.00).
Macleods 8 Year Old Lowland (Ian Macleod) is better value at £4 vs £4.
For beginners: Macleods 8 Year Old Lowland (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Macleods 8 Year Old Lowland (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£3.5 vs £4.32)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£4.32 vs £3.5)
Who should buy Macleods?
Macleods 8 Year Old Lowland (Ian Macleod) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
Only Macleods 8 Year Old Lowland (Ian Macleod)
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)