Old Pulteney 16 Year Old vs Supersonic Mach 4 - North Star Spirits

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

Old Pulteney 16 Year OldSupersonic Mach 4 - North Star Spirits
DistilleryPulteneyNorth Star Spirits
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%60%
Age16 yrNAS
Price£68.5£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value73/100

Supersonic Mach 4 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Supersonic Mach 4 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Supersonic Mach 4 - North Star Spirits is better value at £50 vs £69.

For beginners: Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£68.5 vs £49.95)

Supersonic Mach 4 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £68.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Old?

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old 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.

Who should buy Supersonic?

Supersonic Mach 4 - North Star Spirits is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Supersonic Mach 4 - North Star Spirits

Dried FruitChocolateOld WoodLeathery

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