Benriach 33 Year Old 1985 (cask 7214) - Peated, Virgin Oak Cask vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 33 Year Old 1985 (cask 7214) - Peated, Virgin Oak Cask
Benriach
£595
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Benriach 33 Year Old 1985 (cask 7214) - Peated, Virgin Oak Cask | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Pulteney |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.1% | 46% |
| Age | 33 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £595 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 33 Year Old 1985 (cask 7214) - Peated, Virgin Oak Cask
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Benriach 33 Year Old 1985 (cask 7214) - Peated, Virgin Oak Cask
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 £595.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benriach 33 Year Old 1985 (cask 7214) - Peated, Virgin Oak Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£595 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 £595)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 33 Year Old 1985 (cask 7214) - Peated, Virgin Oak Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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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