Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs *COMPETITION* Hakushu Peated Malt Spanish Oak - Kogei Collection Whisky Ticket

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)*COMPETITION* Hakushu Peated Malt Spanish Oak - Kogei Collection Whisky Ticket
DistilleryPulteneyHakushu
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£4.32£5
Rating4.11/5

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

*COMPETITION* Hakushu Peated Malt Spanish Oak - Kogei Collection Whisky Ticket

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

*COMPETITION* Hakushu Peated Malt Spanish Oak - Kogei Collection Whisky Ticket

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 £5)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

*COMPETITION* Hakushu Peated Malt Spanish Oak - Kogei Collection Whisky Ticket

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£5 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 *COMPETITION*?

*COMPETITION* Hakushu Peated Malt Spanish Oak - Kogei Collection Whisky Ticket 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

Toasted

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only *COMPETITION* Hakushu Peated Malt Spanish Oak - Kogei Collection Whisky Ticket

SmokeyOld WoodLeathery

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