Filey Bay IPA Cask Finish Batch 2 Sample English Single Malt Whisky vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Filey Bay IPA Cask Finish Batch 2 Sample English Single Malt WhiskyOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryFiley BayPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£6.25£4.32
Rating4.11/5

Filey Bay IPA Cask Finish Batch 2 Sample English Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Filey Bay IPA Cask Finish Batch 2 Sample English Single Malt 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 £6.

For beginners: Filey Bay IPA Cask Finish Batch 2 Sample English Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Filey Bay IPA Cask Finish Batch 2 Sample English Single Malt Whisky

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£6.25 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 £6.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Filey?

Filey Bay IPA Cask Finish Batch 2 Sample English Single Malt 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 Fruit

Only Filey Bay IPA Cask Finish Batch 2 Sample English Single Malt Whisky

CitricVegetativeYeasty

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

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