Old Pulteney 16 Year Old vs Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£69
Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Auchentoshan
£107
| Old Pulteney 16 Year Old | Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Auchentoshan |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Scotch |
| ABV | 46% | 55.7% |
| Age | 16 yr | NAS |
| Price | £68.5 | £106.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is better value at £69 vs £107.
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.5 vs £68.5)
- −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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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
Only Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Only Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd