Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - 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 Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glen Garioch
£6
| Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Glen Garioch |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £4.32 | £5.71 |
| Rating | 4.11/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - 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 £6.
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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.1/5)
- +More affordable (£4.32 vs £5.71)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£5.71 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 Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Glen Garioch 17 Year Old 1995 (cask 9767) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)