Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift Box vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

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

Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift BoxOld Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
DistilleryBollingerPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS26 yr
Price£359£399
Rating5.00/5

Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift Box

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

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

Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift Box

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift Box is better value at £359 vs £399.

For beginners: Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift Box is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift Box

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£359 vs £399)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £359)

Who should buy Bollinger?

Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift Box 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

ToastedFresh FruitHoney

Only Bollinger Special Cuvée NV / Jeroboam / Gift Box

Yeasty

Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokeyCitric

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