Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 7 vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 7 | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Pulteney |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 36 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £607.63 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 7
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 7
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 £608.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 7 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 7
Pros
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 26 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£607.63 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 £607.63)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 7 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 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
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 7
Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)