Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) vs Nicholson London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s

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

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)Nicholson London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s
DistilleryPulteneyNicholson
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

Nicholson London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Nicholson London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Nicholson London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s is better value at £299 vs £399.

For beginners: Nicholson London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s is more approachable (65/100 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)

Nicholson London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s

Pros

  • +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 Nicholson?

Nicholson London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokeyCitricHoneyToasted

Only Nicholson London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s

Fragant

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