Goalong Blended Chinese Whiskey Sample Blended Chinese Whiskey vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Goalong Blended Chinese Whiskey Sample Blended Chinese WhiskeyOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryGoalongPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£4.25£4.32
Rating4.11/5

Goalong Blended Chinese Whiskey Sample Blended Chinese Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Goalong Blended Chinese Whiskey Sample Blended Chinese Whiskey

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).

Goalong Blended Chinese Whiskey Sample Blended Chinese Whiskey is better value at £4 vs £4.

For beginners: Goalong Blended Chinese Whiskey Sample Blended Chinese Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Goalong Blended Chinese Whiskey Sample Blended Chinese Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£4.25 vs £4.32)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£4.32 vs £4.25)

Who should buy Goalong?

Goalong Blended Chinese Whiskey Sample Blended Chinese Whiskey 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

HoneyToasted

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