Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Isle of Skye 8 Year Old Blended Whisky Miniature Blended Whisky

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)Isle of Skye 8 Year Old Blended Whisky Miniature Blended Whisky
DistilleryPulteneyIsle of Skye
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£4.32£3.5
Rating4.11/5

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Isle of Skye 8 Year Old Blended Whisky Miniature Blended Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Isle of Skye 8 Year Old Blended Whisky Miniature Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (4.11 vs 0.00).

Isle of Skye 8 Year Old Blended Whisky Miniature Blended Whisky is better value at £4 vs £4.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£4.32 vs £3.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Isle of Skye 8 Year Old Blended Whisky Miniature Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£3.5 vs £4.32)

Cons

  • 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 Isle?

Isle of Skye 8 Year Old Blended Whisky Miniature Blended 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

Toasted

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Isle of Skye 8 Year Old Blended Whisky Miniature Blended Whisky

SmokeyHay-like

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