Macduff 10 Year Old 2000 Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Macduff 10 Year Old 2000 Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20clOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryMacduffPulteney
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%40%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£5.96£4.32
Rating4.11/5

Macduff 10 Year Old 2000 Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Macduff 10 Year Old 2000 Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

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 £6.

For beginners: Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Macduff 10 Year Old 2000 Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£5.96 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 £5.96)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Macduff?

Macduff 10 Year Old 2000 Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Macduff 10 Year Old 2000 Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

SherriedTobaccoLeatheryCooked FruitNutty

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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