Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 - Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
£5
| Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £4.32 | £5.49 |
| Rating | 4.11/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £5.
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 £5.49)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£5.49 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 Drinks?
Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Irish Single Malt #1 13 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
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Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
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