1512 Spirits 2nd Chance Wheat Whiskey (37.5cl) vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

1512 Spirits 2nd Chance Wheat Whiskey (37.5cl)Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Distillery1512 SpiritsPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeWheatSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£7.16£4.32
Rating4.11/5

1512 Spirits 2nd Chance Wheat Whiskey (37.5cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

1512 Spirits 2nd Chance Wheat Whiskey (37.5cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £7.

For beginners: Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

1512 Spirits 2nd Chance Wheat Whiskey (37.5cl)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£7.16 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 £7.16)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy 1512?

1512 Spirits 2nd Chance Wheat Whiskey (37.5cl) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Wheat 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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

HoneyFresh Fruit

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