Bushmills Black Bush Miniature Blended Irish Whiskey vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills Black Bush Miniature Blended Irish Whiskey
Bushmills
£3
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Bushmills Black Bush Miniature Blended Irish Whiskey | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £3.25 | £4.32 |
| Rating | — | 4.11/5 |
Bushmills Black Bush Miniature Blended Irish Whiskey
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bushmills Black Bush Miniature Blended Irish 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).
Bushmills Black Bush Miniature Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £3 vs £4.
For beginners: Bushmills Black Bush Miniature Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Bushmills Black Bush Miniature Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£3.25 vs £4.32)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£4.32 vs £3.25)
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills Black Bush Miniature Blended Irish Whiskey 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 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 Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)