Dunadd 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Dunadd 12 Year Old Blended Scotch WhiskyOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryDunaddPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£4.82£4.32
Rating4.11/5

Dunadd 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Dunadd 12 Year Old Blended Scotch 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 £5.

For beginners: Dunadd 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dunadd 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£4.82 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 £4.82)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dunadd?

Dunadd 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 ExtractVanillaHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

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