Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Cu Bocan Signature Sample Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)Cu Bocan Signature Sample Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryPulteneyCu Bocan
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£4.32£4.95
Rating4.11/5

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Cu Bocan Signature Sample Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cu Bocan Signature Sample Highland Single Malt Scotch 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 £4.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Cu Bocan Signature Sample Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£4.95 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 Cu?

Cu Bocan Signature Sample Highland Single Malt Scotch 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

ToastedFresh Fruit

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Cu Bocan Signature Sample Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokeyOily

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