Bardstown Bourbon Co Origin Series High Wheat Bourbon Sample vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Bardstown Bourbon Co Origin Series High Wheat Bourbon SampleOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryBardstownPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£6.25£4.32
Rating4.11/5

Bardstown Bourbon Co Origin Series High Wheat Bourbon Sample

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Bardstown Bourbon Co Origin Series High Wheat Bourbon Sample

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (4.11 vs 0.00).

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £4 vs £6.

For beginners: Bardstown Bourbon Co Origin Series High Wheat Bourbon Sample is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Bardstown Bourbon Co Origin Series High Wheat Bourbon Sample

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£6.25 vs £4.32)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.1)

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.1/5)
  • +More affordable (£4.32 vs £6.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bardstown?

Bardstown Bourbon Co Origin Series High Wheat Bourbon Sample 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 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Bardstown Bourbon Co Origin Series High Wheat Bourbon Sample

New Wood

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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