Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) vs Rosebank 8 Year Old 1990 (cask 517) - Murray McDavid
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
Rosebank 8 Year Old 1990 (cask 517) - Murray McDavid
Rosebank
£350
| Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | Rosebank 8 Year Old 1990 (cask 517) - Murray McDavid | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Rosebank |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 26 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £399 | £350 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Rosebank 8 Year Old 1990 (cask 517) - Murray McDavid
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Rosebank 8 Year Old 1990 (cask 517) - Murray McDavid
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Rosebank 8 Year Old 1990 (cask 517) - Murray McDavid is better value at £350 vs £399.
For beginners: Rosebank 8 Year Old 1990 (cask 517) - Murray McDavid is more approachable (55/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £350)
Rosebank 8 Year Old 1990 (cask 517) - Murray McDavid
Pros
- +More affordable (£350 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 Rosebank?
Rosebank 8 Year Old 1990 (cask 517) - Murray McDavid suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Only Rosebank 8 Year Old 1990 (cask 517) - Murray McDavid