Old Pulteney 16 Year Old vs Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£69
Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Inchgower
£106
| Old Pulteney 16 Year Old | Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Inchgower |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.5% |
| Age | 16 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £68.5 | £106.29 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is better value at £69 vs £106.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.29 vs £68.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Old?
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Only Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Where to buy
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 29 Year Old 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange