Guillon-Painturaud Memoires Single Cask 1965 vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

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

Guillon-Painturaud Memoires Single Cask 1965Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
DistilleryGuillon-PainturaudPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS26 yr
Price£550£399
Rating5.00/5

Guillon-Painturaud Memoires Single Cask 1965

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner50/100
Value13/100

Guillon-Painturaud Memoires Single Cask 1965

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £550.

For beginners: Guillon-Painturaud Memoires Single Cask 1965 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Guillon-Painturaud Memoires Single Cask 1965

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£550 vs £399)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 £550)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Guillon-Painturaud?

Guillon-Painturaud Memoires Single Cask 1965 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Guillon-Painturaud Memoires Single Cask 1965

Dried Fruit

Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokeyCitricHoneyFresh Fruit

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