Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky
Ichiro's
£7
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ichiro's | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £6.95 | £4.32 |
| Rating | — | 4.11/5 |
Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky
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 £7.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.95 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 £6.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Ichiro's?
Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky 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
Only Ichiro's Malt MWR Sample / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Whisky
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)