'Nice 'n Peaty' 9 Year Old 2006 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

'Nice 'n Peaty' 9 Year Old 2006 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryLangsidePulteney
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age9 yr12 yr
Price£5.05£4.32
Rating4.11/5

'Nice 'n Peaty' 9 Year Old 2006 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

'Nice 'n Peaty' 9 Year Old 2006 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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 £5.

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

'Nice 'n Peaty' 9 Year Old 2006 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£5.05 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 £5.05)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy 'Nice?

'Nice 'n Peaty' 9 Year Old 2006 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Toasted

Only 'Nice 'n Peaty' 9 Year Old 2006 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokeyHay-likeMedicinal

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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