Gocce di Favola Prosecco Extra Dry NV / Small Bottle vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Gocce di Favola Prosecco Extra Dry NV / Small BottleOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryGocce di FavolaPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£4.95£4.32
Rating4.11/5

Gocce di Favola Prosecco Extra Dry NV / Small Bottle

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Gocce di Favola Prosecco Extra Dry NV / Small Bottle

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).

Gocce di Favola Prosecco Extra Dry NV / Small Bottle

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 Gocce?

Gocce di Favola Prosecco Extra Dry NV / Small Bottle 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 Gocce di Favola Prosecco Extra Dry NV / Small Bottle

CitricFragant

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

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