Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2014 vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

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

Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2014Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
DistilleryPerrier-JouëtPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS26 yr
Price£375£399
Rating5.00/5

Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2014

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

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

Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2014

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2014 is better value at £375 vs £399.

For beginners: Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2014 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2014

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£375 vs £399)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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

  • More expensive (£399 vs £375)

Who should buy Perrier-Jouet?

Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2014 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 FruitCitric

Only Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2014

VanillaFragant

Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokeyHoneyToasted

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