Gordon's Dry Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

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

Gordon's Dry Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring CapOld Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
DistilleryGordon'sPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS26 yr
Price£325£399
Rating5.00/5

Gordon's Dry Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

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

Gordon's Dry Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Gordon's Dry Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap is better value at £325 vs £399.

For beginners: Gordon's Dry Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Gordon's Dry Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

Pros

  • +More affordable (£325 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 £325)

Who should buy Gordon's?

Gordon's Dry Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap 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

CitricFresh Fruit

Only Gordon's Dry Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

Fragant

Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokeyHoneyToasted

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