Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
The Character of Islay Whisky Company
★ 4.22
£5
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Pulteney |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £5.33 | £4.32 |
| Rating | 4.22/5 | 4.11/5 |
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (4.22 vs 4.11).
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £4 vs £5.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (4.2/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£5.33 vs £4.32)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£4.32 vs £5.33)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 vs 4.2)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Aerolite?
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Old?
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)