WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World vs Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L)

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

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old WorldOld Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L)
DistilleryWhistlePigOld Quaker
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeRyeBourbon
ABV43%43%
Age12 yr4 yr
Price£124£199
Rating5.00/5

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value40/100

Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

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

Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £124)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Old?

Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L) 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

HoneyVanilla

Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L)

Fresh FruitNew WoodMalt Extract

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