*COMPETITION* Hakushu 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Whisky Ticket vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

*COMPETITION* Hakushu 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Whisky TicketOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryHakushuPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£7£4.32
Rating4.11/5

*COMPETITION* Hakushu 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Whisky Ticket

Smoke64/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

*COMPETITION* Hakushu 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Whisky 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 £7.

For beginners: Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

*COMPETITION* Hakushu 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Whisky Ticket

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£7 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 £7)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy *COMPETITION*?

*COMPETITION* Hakushu 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Whisky Ticket suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Both taste of

Fresh FruitToasted

Only *COMPETITION* Hakushu 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Whisky Ticket

SmokeyLeafy

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

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