Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£7
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Pulteney |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £7 | £4.32 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.11/5 |
Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.11).
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £4 vs £7.
For beginners: Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£7 vs £4.32)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£4.32 vs £7)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Drinks?
Drinks by the Dram Single Bauble - Johnnie Walker Red Label is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
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