*COMPETITION* Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old Whiskey Ticket vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
*COMPETITION* Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old Whiskey Ticket
Elijah Craig
£5
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| *COMPETITION* Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old Whiskey Ticket | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elijah Craig | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £5 | £4.32 |
| Rating | — | 4.11/5 |
*COMPETITION* Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old Whiskey Ticket
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
*COMPETITION* Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old Whiskey Ticket
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 £5.
For beginners: *COMPETITION* Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old Whiskey Ticket is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
*COMPETITION* Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old Whiskey Ticket
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£5 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 £5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy *COMPETITION*?
*COMPETITION* Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old Whiskey Ticket 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
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