Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) vs Glenburgie 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)Glenburgie 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryPulteneyGlenburgie
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

Glenburgie 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenburgie 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenburgie 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £299 vs £399.

For beginners: Glenburgie 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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)

Glenburgie 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £399)

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 Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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

HoneyToasted

Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokeyCitricFresh Fruit

Only Glenburgie 5 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Malt Extract

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