An Islay Distillery 30 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland) vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
An Islay Distillery 30 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)
The Single Malts of Scotland
£620
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| An Islay Distillery 30 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland) | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Single Malts of Scotland | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 46% |
| Age | 30 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £619.95 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
An Islay Distillery 30 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
An Islay Distillery 30 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
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 £620.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
An Islay Distillery 30 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£619.95 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £619.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy An?
An Islay Distillery 30 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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.
Tasting notes
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