Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey
£4
| Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Glen Spey |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £4.32 | £4.39 |
| Rating | 4.11/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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 £4.
For beginners: Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
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 £4.39)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£4.39 vs £4.32)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.1)
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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)