Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon Rose 2012 Champagne / Magnum vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon Rose 2012 Champagne / Magnum
Billecart-Salmon
£353
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon Rose 2012 Champagne / Magnum | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Billecart-Salmon | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 26 yr |
| Price | £353 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon Rose 2012 Champagne / Magnum
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon Rose 2012 Champagne / Magnum
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon Rose 2012 Champagne / Magnum is better value at £353 vs £399.
For beginners: Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon Rose 2012 Champagne / Magnum is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon Rose 2012 Champagne / Magnum
Pros
- +More affordable (£353 vs £399)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £353)
Who should buy Billecart-Salmon?
Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon Rose 2012 Champagne / Magnum 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
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