Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) vs Longmorn 28 Year Old 1996 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty One (Decadent Drinks)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1996 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty One (Decadent Drinks)
Longmorn
£319
| Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | Longmorn 28 Year Old 1996 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty One (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Longmorn |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.2% |
| Age | 26 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £399 | £318.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1996 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty One (Decadent Drinks)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1996 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty One (Decadent Drinks)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1996 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty One (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £319 vs £399.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is more approachable (50/100 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 £318.5)
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1996 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty One (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£318.5 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −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 Longmorn?
Longmorn 28 Year Old 1996 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty One (Decadent Drinks) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Only Longmorn 28 Year Old 1996 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty One (Decadent Drinks)