Maker's Mark Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Maker's Mark Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Makers Mark
£6
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Maker's Mark Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Makers Mark | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £5.5 | £4.32 |
| Rating | — | 4.11/5 |
Maker's Mark Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Maker's Mark Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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 £6.
For beginners: Maker's Mark Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Maker's Mark Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£5.5 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 £5.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Maker's?
Maker's Mark 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
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Only Maker's Mark Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)