Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood Sample Speyside Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood Sample Speyside Whisky
Balvenie
£6
| Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood Sample Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Balvenie |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £4.32 | £5.75 |
| Rating | 4.11/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood Sample Speyside Whisky
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood Sample Speyside 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 £6.
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 £5.75)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood Sample Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£5.75 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 Balvenie?
Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood Sample Speyside Whisky 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 Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood Sample Speyside Whisky