Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive
New Riff
£7
| Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | New Riff |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £4.32 | £6.75 |
| Rating | 4.11/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive
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 £7.
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 £6.75)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.75 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 New?
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive 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
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 Sample / 4 Year Old / TWE Exclusive