Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs GlenAllachie 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
GlenAllachie 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
GlenAllachie
★ 4.00
£7
| Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | GlenAllachie 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | GlenAllachie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 49.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £4.32 | £6.78 |
| Rating | 4.11/5 | 4.00/5 |
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
GlenAllachie 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
GlenAllachie 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (4.11 vs 4.00).
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £4 vs £7.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (4.1/5)
- +More affordable (£4.32 vs £6.78)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
GlenAllachie 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.78 vs £4.32)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only GlenAllachie 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)