Jim Beam White Label Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Jim Beam White Label Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryJim BeamPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£3.5£4.32
Rating4.11/5

Jim Beam White Label Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Jim Beam White Label Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon 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).

Jim Beam White Label Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £4 vs £4.

For beginners: Jim Beam White Label Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Jim Beam White Label Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£3.5 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 £3.5)

Who should buy Jim?

Jim Beam White Label Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Jim Beam White Label Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Nutty

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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