Hazelburn 18 Year Old - Open Day 2020 vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hazelburn 18 Year Old - Open Day 2020
Springbank
£350
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Hazelburn 18 Year Old - Open Day 2020 | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.4% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £350 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hazelburn 18 Year Old - Open Day 2020
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Hazelburn 18 Year Old - Open Day 2020
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hazelburn 18 Year Old - Open Day 2020 is better value at £350 vs £399.
For beginners: Hazelburn 18 Year Old - Open Day 2020 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Hazelburn 18 Year Old - Open Day 2020
Pros
- +More affordable (£350 vs £399)
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)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £350)
Who should buy Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 18 Year Old - Open Day 2020 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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