*COMPETITION* Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy Whiskey Ticket vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

*COMPETITION* Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy Whiskey TicketOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryMidletonPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle Pot StillSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£5£4.32
Rating4.11/5

*COMPETITION* Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy Whiskey Ticket

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

*COMPETITION* Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy 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* Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy Whiskey Ticket is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

*COMPETITION* Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy Whiskey Ticket

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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* Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy Whiskey Ticket suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only *COMPETITION* Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy Whiskey Ticket

New WoodCooked Mash

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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