Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky
Ichiro's
£7
| Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Ichiro's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £4.32 | £6.95 |
| Rating | 4.11/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky
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 £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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.1/5)
- +More affordable (£4.32 vs £6.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.95 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 Ichiro's?
Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky