Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice vs Pulteney 11 Year Old 2006 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice
Fettercairn
★ 5.00
£47
Pulteney 11 Year Old 2006 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£50
| Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice | Pulteney 11 Year Old 2006 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Pulteney |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 55.8% |
| Age | 11 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £46.95 | £49.87 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice
Pulteney 11 Year Old 2006 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice
Pulteney 11 Year Old 2006 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Quick verdict
Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice is better value at £47 vs £50.
For beginners: Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £49.87)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Pulteney 11 Year Old 2006 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.87 vs £46.95)
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice 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 Pulteney?
Pulteney 11 Year Old 2006 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Fettercairn 11 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice
Only Pulteney 11 Year Old 2006 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)