Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
Bunnahabhain
£520
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Pulteney |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.2% | 46% |
| Age | 32 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £519.9 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
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 £520.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£519.9 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 £519.9)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 32 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) 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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