Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) vs Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
Bunnahabhain
£520
| Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46.2% |
| Age | 26 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £399 | £519.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is better value at £399 vs £520.
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 affordable (£399 vs £519.9)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£519.9 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Only Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)