Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Bushmills Original Miniature Irish Blended Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
Bushmills Original Miniature Irish Blended Whiskey
Bushmills
£3
| Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Bushmills Original Miniature Irish Blended Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Bushmills |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £4.32 | £3.25 |
| Rating | 4.11/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bushmills Original Miniature Irish Blended Whiskey
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bushmills Original Miniature Irish Blended Whiskey
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (4.11 vs 0.00).
Bushmills Original Miniature Irish Blended Whiskey is better value at £3 vs £4.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£4.32 vs £3.25)
Bushmills Original Miniature Irish Blended Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£3.25 vs £4.32)
Cons
- −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 Bushmills?
Bushmills Original Miniature Irish Blended Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
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