EXPORT SAMPLES: Inchmurrin 1998 W10386 vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

EXPORT SAMPLES: Inchmurrin 1998 W10386Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryLoch LomondPulteney
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.4%40%
Age19 yr12 yr
Price£4.51£4.32
Rating4.11/5

EXPORT SAMPLES: Inchmurrin 1998 W10386

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

EXPORT SAMPLES: Inchmurrin 1998 W10386

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

EXPORT SAMPLES: Inchmurrin 1998 W10386

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£4.51 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 £4.51)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy EXPORT?

EXPORT SAMPLES: Inchmurrin 1998 W10386 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

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Vanilla

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