Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select / Miniature Tennessee Whiskey

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select / Miniature Tennessee Whiskey
DistilleryPulteneyJack Daniel's
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£4.32£6.25
Rating4.11/5

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select / Miniature Tennessee Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select / Miniature Tennessee Whiskey

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 £6.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select / Miniature Tennessee Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£6.25 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 Jack?

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select / Miniature Tennessee Whiskey 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select / Miniature Tennessee Whiskey

NuttyChocolate

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