Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) vs Gordon's London Dry Gin/ Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

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

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)Gordon's London Dry Gin/ Bot.1950s / Spring Cap
DistilleryPulteneyGordon's
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age26 yrNAS
Price£399£399
Rating5.00/5

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

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

Gordon's London Dry Gin/ Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

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

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Gordon's London Dry Gin/ Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Gordon's London Dry Gin/ Bot.1950s / Spring Cap is better value at £399 vs £399.

For beginners: Gordon's London Dry Gin/ Bot.1950s / Spring Cap 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Gordon's London Dry Gin/ Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

Pros

  • +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 Gordon's?

Gordon's London Dry Gin/ Bot.1950s / Spring Cap 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 Gordon's London Dry Gin/ Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

Fragant

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