GlenAllachie 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryGlenAllachiePulteney
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.9%40%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£6.78£4.32
Rating4.00/54.11/5

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (4.11 vs 4.00).

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £4 vs £7.

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

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£6.78 vs £4.32)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 4.1)

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.1/5)
  • +More affordable (£4.32 vs £6.78)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Only GlenAllachie 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Citric

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

VanillaToasted

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