Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Pig's Nose Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)Pig's Nose Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryPulteneyPig's Nose
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£4.32£4.5
Rating4.11/5

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

Pig's Nose Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pig's Nose Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky

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: Pig's Nose Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

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 £4.5)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Pig's Nose Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£4.5 vs £4.32)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.1)

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.

Who should buy Pig's?

Pig's Nose Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

VanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Pig's Nose Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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