Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey
£4
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Pulteney |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £4.39 | £4.32 |
| Rating | — | 4.11/5 |
Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
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 £4.
For beginners: Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£4.39 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 £4.39)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 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
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Only Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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