Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) vs Gilbey's London Dry Gin / Bot.1980s / Large Bottle

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

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)Gilbey's London Dry Gin / Bot.1980s / Large Bottle
DistilleryPulteneyGilbey's
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age26 yrNAS
Price£399£299
Rating5.00/5

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

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

Gilbey's London Dry Gin / Bot.1980s / Large Bottle

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Gilbey's London Dry Gin / Bot.1980s / Large Bottle

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Gilbey's London Dry Gin / Bot.1980s / Large Bottle is better value at £299 vs £399.

For beginners: Gilbey's London Dry Gin / Bot.1980s / Large Bottle is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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 £299)

Gilbey's London Dry Gin / Bot.1980s / Large Bottle

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Gilbey's?

Gilbey's London Dry Gin / Bot.1980s / Large Bottle suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

CitricFresh Fruit

Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokeyHoneyToasted

Only Gilbey's London Dry Gin / Bot.1980s / Large Bottle

Vegetative

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