Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) vs Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift Box

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

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift Box
DistilleryPulteneyBollinger
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age26 yrNAS
Price£399£359
Rating5.00/5

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

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

Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift Box

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift Box

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift Box is better value at £359 vs £399.

For beginners: Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift Box 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 £359)

Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift Box

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£359 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 Bollinger?

Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift Box 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

HoneyToastedFresh Fruit

Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokeyCitric

Only Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift Box

Yeasty

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