Blended Scotch Whisky 1978 / 41 Year Old / The Artful Dodger Blended Whisky vs WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Scotch Whisky 1978 / 41 Year Old / The Artful Dodger Blended Whisky
The Artful Dodger
£199
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£124
| Blended Scotch Whisky 1978 / 41 Year Old / The Artful Dodger Blended Whisky | WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Artful Dodger | WhistlePig |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | America |
| Type | Rye | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £199 | £124 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blended Scotch Whisky 1978 / 41 Year Old / The Artful Dodger Blended Whisky
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Blended Scotch Whisky 1978 / 41 Year Old / The Artful Dodger Blended Whisky
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is better value at £124 vs £199.
For beginners: Blended Scotch Whisky 1978 / 41 Year Old / The Artful Dodger Blended Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Blended Scotch Whisky 1978 / 41 Year Old / The Artful Dodger Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £124)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
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
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Scotch Whisky 1978 / 41 Year Old / The Artful Dodger Blended 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.
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World 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
Only Blended Scotch Whisky 1978 / 41 Year Old / The Artful Dodger Blended Whisky
Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World