Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Macduff 10 Year Old 2000 Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
Macduff 10 Year Old 2000 Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
Macduff
£6
| Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Macduff 10 Year Old 2000 Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Macduff |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £4.32 | £5.96 |
| Rating | 4.11/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Macduff 10 Year Old 2000 Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Macduff 10 Year Old 2000 Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
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 £5.96)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Macduff 10 Year Old 2000 Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£5.96 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 Macduff?
Macduff 10 Year Old 2000 Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Macduff 10 Year Old 2000 Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl