English Whisky Co. Chapter 10 vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

English Whisky Co. Chapter 10Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryThe English DistilleryPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£5.51£4.32
Rating4.11/5

English Whisky Co. Chapter 10

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

English Whisky Co. Chapter 10

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 £6.

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

English Whisky Co. Chapter 10

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£5.51 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 £5.51)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy English?

English Whisky Co. Chapter 10 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

HoneyToasted

Only English Whisky Co. Chapter 10

SherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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