Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Teaninich 10 Year Old 2007 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)Teaninich 10 Year Old 2007 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryPulteneyTeaninich
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£4.32£4.86
Rating4.11/54.50/5

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Teaninich 10 Year Old 2007 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 10 Year Old 2007 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 10 Year Old 2007 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is rated higher (4.50 vs 4.11).

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
  • +More affordable (£4.32 vs £4.86)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 vs 4.5)

Teaninich 10 Year Old 2007 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.5/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£4.86 vs £4.32)

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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 10 Year Old 2007 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

HoneyVanilla

Only Teaninich 10 Year Old 2007 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

YeastyVegetative

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