Greenore 8 Year Old vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Greenore 8 Year Old | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cooley | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £3.91 | £4.32 |
| Rating | — | 4.11/5 |
Greenore 8 Year Old
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Greenore 8 Year Old
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (4.11 vs 0.00).
Greenore 8 Year Old is better value at £4 vs £4.
For beginners: Greenore 8 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Greenore 8 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£3.91 vs £4.32)
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 £3.91)
Who should buy Greenore?
Greenore 8 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 Greenore 8 Year Old
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)