Johnnie Walker Red Label Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker
£4
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Johnnie Walker Red Label Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £3.75 | £4.32 |
| Rating | — | 4.11/5 |
Johnnie Walker Red Label Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Johnnie Walker Red Label Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (4.11 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Red Label Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £4 vs £4.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Red Label Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£3.75 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 £3.75)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Red Label Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky 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
Both taste of
Only Johnnie Walker Red Label Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)