Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryPulteneyDailuaine
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£4.32£4.42
Rating4.11/5

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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 £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 affordable (£4.32 vs £4.42)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£4.42 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 Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Nutty

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