Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Cragganmore 11 Year Old 2000 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)Cragganmore 11 Year Old 2000 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryPulteneyCragganmore
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%50%
Age12 yr11 yr
Price£4.32£6.12
Rating4.11/5

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Cragganmore 11 Year Old 2000 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cragganmore 11 Year Old 2000 - 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 £6.12)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Cragganmore 11 Year Old 2000 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£6.12 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 Cragganmore?

Cragganmore 11 Year Old 2000 - 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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Fresh Fruit

Only Cragganmore 11 Year Old 2000 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Citric

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