Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs William Lawson's

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)William Lawson's
DistilleryPulteneyWilliam Lawson
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£4.32£3.34
Rating4.11/5

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

William Lawson's

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Lawson's

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (4.11 vs 0.00).

William Lawson's is better value at £3 vs £4.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£4.32 vs £3.34)

William Lawson's

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£3.34 vs £4.32)

Cons

  • 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 William?

William Lawson's 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 ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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