Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£4
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Pulteney |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.1% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £4.33 | £4.32 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.11/5 |
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.11).
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £4 vs £4.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£4.33 vs £4.32)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£4.32 vs £4.33)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)