Benriach The Original Ten / 10 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Benriach The Original Ten / 10 Year Old / Miniature Speyside WhiskyOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryBenriachPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£6.95£4.32
Rating4.11/5

Benriach The Original Ten / 10 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Benriach The Original Ten / 10 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky

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 £7.

For beginners: Benriach The Original Ten / 10 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Benriach The Original Ten / 10 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£6.95 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 £6.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach The Original Ten / 10 Year Old / Miniature Speyside 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 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

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyToasted

Only Benriach The Original Ten / 10 Year Old / Miniature Speyside Whisky

New Wood

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt Extract

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