Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Goalong Blended Chinese Whiskey Sample Blended Chinese Whiskey

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)Goalong Blended Chinese Whiskey Sample Blended Chinese Whiskey
DistilleryPulteneyGoalong
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£4.32£4.25
Rating4.11/5

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Goalong Blended Chinese Whiskey Sample Blended Chinese Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Goalong Blended Chinese Whiskey Sample Blended Chinese Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (4.11 vs 0.00).

Goalong Blended Chinese Whiskey Sample Blended Chinese Whiskey is better value at £4 vs £4.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£4.32 vs £4.25)

Goalong Blended Chinese Whiskey Sample Blended Chinese Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£4.25 vs £4.32)

Cons

  • 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 Goalong?

Goalong Blended Chinese Whiskey Sample Blended Chinese 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

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

HoneyToasted

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