Old Pulteney 16 Year Old vs Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£69
Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
£49
| Old Pulteney 16 Year Old | Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Highland Park |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 16 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £68.5 | £49.32 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £49 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 £49.32)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£49.32 vs £68.5)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 Highland?
Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Only Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)