Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Fettercairn 16 Year Old 1995 (casks 405+406) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
Fettercairn 16 Year Old 1995 (casks 405+406) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Fettercairn
£5
| Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Fettercairn 16 Year Old 1995 (casks 405+406) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Fettercairn |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 59.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £4.32 | £5.37 |
| Rating | 4.11/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Fettercairn 16 Year Old 1995 (casks 405+406) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Fettercairn 16 Year Old 1995 (casks 405+406) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £5.37)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Fettercairn 16 Year Old 1995 (casks 405+406) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£5.37 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 Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 16 Year Old 1995 (casks 405+406) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Fettercairn 16 Year Old 1995 (casks 405+406) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)