Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)
Blair Athol
£6
| Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Blair Athol |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £4.32 | £6.06 |
| Rating | 4.11/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)
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 £6.
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 £6.06)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.06 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 Blair?
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old 1999 - Old Malt Cask - Cigar Malt l (Douglas Laing)