Cragganmore 16 Year Old - Cask 37.38 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cragganmore 16 Year Old - Cask 37.38 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Cragganmore
£4
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Cragganmore 16 Year Old - Cask 37.38 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Pulteney |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.7% | 40% |
| Age | 16 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £3.86 | £4.32 |
| Rating | — | 4.11/5 |
Cragganmore 16 Year Old - Cask 37.38 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Cragganmore 16 Year Old - Cask 37.38 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (4.11 vs 0.00).
Cragganmore 16 Year Old - Cask 37.38 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £4 vs £4.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 16 Year Old - Cask 37.38 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +More affordable (£3.86 vs £4.32)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −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 £3.86)
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 16 Year Old - Cask 37.38 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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