Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£7
| Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £4.32 | £7 |
| Rating | 4.11/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label
Quick verdict
Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.11).
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £4 vs £7.
For beginners: Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£4.32 vs £7)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)
Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£7 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 Drinks?
Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label 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
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label