A Speyside Distillery 31 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland) vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
A Speyside Distillery 31 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)
The Single Malts of Scotland
£526
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| A Speyside Distillery 31 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland) | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Single Malts of Scotland | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.3% | 46% |
| Age | 31 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £525.95 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
A Speyside Distillery 31 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
A Speyside Distillery 31 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)
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 £526.
For beginners: A Speyside Distillery 31 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
A Speyside Distillery 31 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£525.95 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 £525.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy A?
A Speyside Distillery 31 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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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