Bushmills Original Miniature Irish Blended Whiskey vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills Original Miniature Irish Blended Whiskey
Bushmills
£3
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Bushmills Original Miniature Irish Blended Whiskey | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £3.25 | £4.32 |
| Rating | — | 4.11/5 |
Bushmills Original Miniature Irish Blended Whiskey
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Bushmills Original Miniature Irish Blended Whiskey
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (4.11 vs 0.00).
Bushmills Original Miniature Irish Blended Whiskey is better value at £3 vs £4.
For beginners: Bushmills Original Miniature Irish Blended Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Bushmills Original Miniature Irish Blended Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£3.25 vs £4.32)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£4.32 vs £3.25)
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills Original Miniature Irish Blended Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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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