Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Sample Japanese Grain Whisky

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Sample Japanese Grain Whisky
DistilleryPulteneyNikka
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£4.32£5.95
Rating4.11/5

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Sample Japanese Grain Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Sample Japanese Grain 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 £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 £5.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Sample Japanese Grain Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£5.95 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 Nikka?

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Sample Japanese Grain 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Sample Japanese Grain Whisky

Cooked Fruit

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