Bowmore 34 Year Old 1990 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 34 Year Old 1990 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Bowmore
£650
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Bowmore 34 Year Old 1990 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Pulteney |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.4% | 46% |
| Age | 34 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £649.95 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 34 Year Old 1990 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Bowmore 34 Year Old 1990 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
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 £650.
For beginners: Bowmore 34 Year Old 1990 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 34 Year Old 1990 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£649.95 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 £649.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 34 Year Old 1990 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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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