Old Pulteney 16 Year Old vs Tullibardine 9 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #44 (Signatory)

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

Old Pulteney 16 Year OldTullibardine 9 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #44 (Signatory)
DistilleryPulteneyTullibardine
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%57.1%
Age16 yr9 yr
Price£68.5£48.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value73/100

Tullibardine 9 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #44 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness44/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 9 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #44 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullibardine 9 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #44 (Signatory) is better value at £49 vs £69.

For beginners: Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£68.5 vs £48.95)

Tullibardine 9 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #44 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£48.95 vs £68.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Old?

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old 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.

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 9 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #44 (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Tullibardine 9 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #44 (Signatory)

ToastedCooked FruitMalt ExtractNutty

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