St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
St. Magdalene
£500
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | St. Magdalene | Pulteney |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 23 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £500 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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 £500.
For beginners: St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£500 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 £500)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy St.?
St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
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