Bruichladdich 30 Year Old - Director's Special (The Single Malts of Scotland) vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruichladdich 30 Year Old - Director's Special (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Bruichladdich
£600
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Bruichladdich 30 Year Old - Director's Special (The Single Malts of Scotland) | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Pulteney |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.3% | 46% |
| Age | 30 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £599.95 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bruichladdich 30 Year Old - Director's Special (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Bruichladdich 30 Year Old - Director's Special (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is better value at £399 vs £600.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 30 Year Old - Director's Special (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£599.95 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £599.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 30 Year Old - Director's Special (The Single Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Old?
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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