Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryDailuainePulteney
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£4.42£4.32
Rating4.11/5

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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 £4.

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

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£4.42 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 £4.42)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Dailuaine 8 Year Old 2009 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Nutty

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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