Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Meikle Toir 5 Year Old The Original Sample Speyside Whisky

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)Meikle Toir 5 Year Old The Original Sample Speyside Whisky
DistilleryPulteneyMeikle Toir
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£4.32£5.25
Rating4.11/5

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Meikle Toir 5 Year Old The Original Sample Speyside Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Meikle Toir 5 Year Old The Original Sample Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £5.25)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Meikle Toir 5 Year Old The Original Sample Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£5.25 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 Meikle?

Meikle Toir 5 Year Old The Original Sample Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

HoneyVanilla

Only Meikle Toir 5 Year Old The Original Sample Speyside Whisky

Smokey

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