Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Benrinnes 13 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)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Benrinnes
£6
| Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Benrinnes |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £4.32 | £6.27 |
| Rating | 4.11/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (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 £6.27)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.27 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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)