Dailuaine 2011 Sample / 12 Year Old / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Dailuaine 2011 Sample / 12 Year Old / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside WhiskyOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryDailuainePulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£5.5£4.32
Rating4.11/5

Dailuaine 2011 Sample / 12 Year Old / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Dailuaine 2011 Sample / 12 Year Old / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

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 £6.

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

Dailuaine 2011 Sample / 12 Year Old / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£5.5 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 £5.5)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 2011 Sample / 12 Year Old / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

ToastedMalt ExtractHoney

Only Dailuaine 2011 Sample / 12 Year Old / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

SmokeyCitric

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

VanillaFresh Fruit

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