Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Sample Japanese Grain Whisky vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Sample Japanese Grain WhiskyOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryNikkaPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£5.95£4.32
Rating4.11/5

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Sample Japanese Grain Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Sample Japanese Grain Whisky

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: Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Sample Japanese Grain Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Sample Japanese Grain Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£5.95 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 £5.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Nikka?

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Sample Japanese Grain 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

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Sample Japanese Grain Whisky

Cooked Fruit

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

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