*COMPETITION* Garavogue 20 Year Old Irish Whiskey Ticket vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

*COMPETITION* Garavogue 20 Year Old Irish Whiskey TicketOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryHawk's RockPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£5£4.32
Rating4.11/5

*COMPETITION* Garavogue 20 Year Old Irish Whiskey Ticket

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

*COMPETITION* Garavogue 20 Year Old Irish Whiskey Ticket

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 £5.

For beginners: *COMPETITION* Garavogue 20 Year Old Irish Whiskey Ticket is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

*COMPETITION* Garavogue 20 Year Old Irish Whiskey Ticket

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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* Garavogue 20 Year Old Irish 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only *COMPETITION* Garavogue 20 Year Old Irish Whiskey Ticket

SherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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