Glenury Royal 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Whisky vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenury Royal 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Whisky
Glenury Royal
£600
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Glenury Royal 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Whisky | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenury Royal | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 26 yr |
| Price | £600 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenury Royal 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Whisky
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Glenury Royal 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Whisky
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 £600.
For beginners: Glenury Royal 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenury Royal 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£600 vs £399)
- −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 affordable (£399 vs £600)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenury?
Glenury Royal 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland 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
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Only Glenury Royal 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Highland Whisky
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