Bell's Prince Charles Visit to Cherrybank Garden / Small Blended Whisky vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

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

Bell's Prince Charles Visit to Cherrybank Garden / Small Blended WhiskyOld Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
DistilleryBell'sPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS26 yr
Price£299£399
Rating5.00/5

Bell's Prince Charles Visit to Cherrybank Garden / Small Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

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

Bell's Prince Charles Visit to Cherrybank Garden / Small Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bell's Prince Charles Visit to Cherrybank Garden / Small Blended Whisky is better value at £299 vs £399.

For beginners: Bell's Prince Charles Visit to Cherrybank Garden / Small Blended Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bell's Prince Charles Visit to Cherrybank Garden / Small Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £399)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 £299)

Who should buy Bell's?

Bell's Prince Charles Visit to Cherrybank Garden / Small Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Bell's Prince Charles Visit to Cherrybank Garden / Small Blended Whisky

Malt ExtractVanillaNutty

Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokeyCitricFresh Fruit

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