Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryPulteneyGlen Keith
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age12 yr18 yr
Price£4.32£4.63
Rating4.11/5

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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 £5.

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 £4.63)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£4.63 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 Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Glen Keith 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 171200+171201) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitOilyTobaccoOld Wood

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