Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Edradour 10 Year Old Miniature Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)Edradour 10 Year Old Miniature Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryPulteneyEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£4.32£6.75
Rating4.11/5

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Edradour 10 Year Old Miniature Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old Miniature Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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 £7.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old Miniature Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (100/100 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

Edradour 10 Year Old Miniature Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +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 Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old Miniature Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Edradour 10 Year Old Miniature Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Oily

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