New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
New Riff
£6
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New Riff | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £5.95 | £4.32 |
| Rating | — | 4.11/5 |
New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
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: New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£5.95 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 £5.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy New?
New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 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
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Only New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Sample Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
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