Drinks by the Dram Whisky Bauble - Monkey Shoulder vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Drinks by the Dram Whisky Bauble - Monkey Shoulder
Monkey Shoulder
£5
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Drinks by the Dram Whisky Bauble - Monkey Shoulder | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Monkey Shoulder | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Scotch | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £5.49 | £4.32 |
| Rating | — | 4.11/5 |
Drinks by the Dram Whisky Bauble - Monkey Shoulder
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Drinks by the Dram Whisky Bauble - Monkey Shoulder
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 £5.
For beginners: Drinks by the Dram Whisky Bauble - Monkey Shoulder is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Drinks by the Dram Whisky Bauble - Monkey Shoulder
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£5.49 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 £5.49)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Drinks?
Drinks by the Dram Whisky Bauble - Monkey Shoulder 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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Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)