Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Mortlach
£642
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Pulteney |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.1% | 46% |
| Age | 34 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £641.5 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
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 £642.
For beginners: Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£641.5 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 £641.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)