Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Benrinnes
£6
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Pulteney |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £6.27 | £4.32 |
| Rating | — | 4.11/5 |
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
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: Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.27 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 £6.27)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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Only Benrinnes 13 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)