Old Pulteney 18 Year Old vs Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 18 Year Old
Pulteney
★ 3.50
£120
Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish
Teeling
★ 5.00
£75
| Old Pulteney 18 Year Old | Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Teeling |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 18 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £119.95 | £74.95 |
| Rating | 3.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Pulteney 18 Year Old
Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish
Old Pulteney 18 Year Old
Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish is better value at £75 vs £120.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Old Pulteney 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 13 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.95 vs £74.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)
Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£74.95 vs £119.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Old?
Old Pulteney 18 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Teeling?
Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Old Pulteney 18 Year Old
Only Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish