Islay #1 10 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Islay #1 10 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£6
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Islay #1 10 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.9% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £6.01 | £4.32 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.11/5 |
Islay #1 10 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Islay #1 10 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Islay #1 10 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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).
Islay #1 10 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.01 vs £4.32)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£4.32 vs £6.01)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Islay?
Islay #1 10 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Only Islay #1 10 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)