Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glengoyne 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)Glengoyne 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryPulteneyGlengoyne
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%50%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£4.32£6.05
Rating4.11/5

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Glengoyne 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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 £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 £6.05)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glengoyne 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£6.05 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Toasted

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