Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Old Masters Blended Scotch WhiskyOld Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryLombardPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£3.9£4.32
Rating4.11/5

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Old Masters Blended Scotch 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 Masters Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £4 vs £4.

For beginners: Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£3.9 vs £4.32)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£4.32 vs £3.9)

Who should buy Old?

Old Masters Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

HoneyFresh Fruit

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