Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Westport 17 Year Old 1997 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pulteney
★ 4.11
£4
Westport 17 Year Old 1997 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Carn Mor
£6
| Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Westport 17 Year Old 1997 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Carn Mor |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £4.32 | £5.81 |
| Rating | 4.11/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Westport 17 Year Old 1997 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Westport 17 Year Old 1997 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
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: Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 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 £5.81)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Westport 17 Year Old 1997 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£5.81 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 Westport?
Westport 17 Year Old 1997 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)