Fielden Rye Whisky Sample English Rye Whisky vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Fielden Rye Whisky Sample English Rye WhiskyOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryFieldenPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£4.95£4.32
Rating4.11/5

Fielden Rye Whisky Sample English Rye Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Fielden Rye Whisky Sample English Rye 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: Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Fielden Rye Whisky Sample English Rye Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£4.95 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 £4.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Fielden?

Fielden Rye Whisky Sample English Rye Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 FruitToasted

Only Fielden Rye Whisky Sample English Rye Whisky

CitricHusky

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

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