Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Glenturret 17 Year Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask 20cl (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
Glenturret 17 Year Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask 20cl (Douglas Laing)
Glenturret
★ 1.00
£7
| Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Glenturret 17 Year Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask 20cl (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Glenturret |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £4.32 | £7.17 |
| Rating | 4.11/5 | 1.00/5 |
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenturret 17 Year Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask 20cl (Douglas Laing)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenturret 17 Year Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask 20cl (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (4.11 vs 1.00).
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £4 vs £7.
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
- +Higher community rating (4.1/5)
- +More affordable (£4.32 vs £7.17)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glenturret 17 Year Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask 20cl (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£7.17 vs £4.32)
- −Lower community rating (1.0 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 Glenturret?
Glenturret 17 Year Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask 20cl (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of