Drinks by the Dram Single Cracker - Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Drinks by the Dram Single Cracker - Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old
Dalwhinnie
£6
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Drinks by the Dram Single Cracker - Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalwhinnie | Pulteney |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £6.49 | £4.32 |
| Rating | — | 4.11/5 |
Drinks by the Dram Single Cracker - Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Drinks by the Dram Single Cracker - Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
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: Drinks by the Dram Single Cracker - Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Drinks by the Dram Single Cracker - Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.49 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 £6.49)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Drinks?
Drinks by the Dram Single Cracker - Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)