Greenore 8 Year Old vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Greenore 8 Year OldOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryCooleyPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£3.91£4.32
Rating4.11/5

Greenore 8 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Greenore 8 Year Old

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).

Greenore 8 Year Old is better value at £4 vs £4.

For beginners: Greenore 8 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Greenore 8 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£3.91 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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£4.32 vs £3.91)

Who should buy Greenore?

Greenore 8 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Greenore 8 Year Old

Nutty

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Toasted

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