Mortlach 2014 / 10 Year Old / Bolgheri Cask 28 Sample / Signatory for TWE Speyside Whisky vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 2014 / 10 Year Old / Bolgheri Cask 28 Sample / Signatory for TWE Speyside Whisky
Mortlach
£7
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
| Mortlach 2014 / 10 Year Old / Bolgheri Cask 28 Sample / Signatory for TWE Speyside Whisky | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | 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 |
Mortlach 2014 / 10 Year Old / Bolgheri Cask 28 Sample / Signatory for TWE Speyside Whisky
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Mortlach 2014 / 10 Year Old / Bolgheri Cask 28 Sample / Signatory for TWE Speyside 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).
Mortlach 2014 / 10 Year Old / Bolgheri Cask 28 Sample / Signatory for TWE Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 2014 / 10 Year Old / Bolgheri Cask 28 Sample / Signatory for TWE Speyside 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 Mortlach 2014 / 10 Year Old / Bolgheri Cask 28 Sample / Signatory for TWE Speyside Whisky
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)