Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / 100 Best UK Companies Highland Whisky vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

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

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / 100 Best UK Companies Highland WhiskyOld Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
DistilleryGlenmorangiePulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS26 yr
Price£399£399
Rating5.00/5

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / 100 Best UK Companies Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

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

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / 100 Best UK Companies Highland Whisky

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 £399.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / 100 Best UK Companies Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / 100 Best UK Companies Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / 100 Best UK Companies Highland Whisky 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

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Glenmorangie 10 Year Old / 100 Best UK Companies Highland Whisky

VanillaMalt ExtractFragant

Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokeyCitricToasted

Explore more