Highland Park 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 1555) - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal) vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 1555) - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£587
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Highland Park 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 1555) - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal) | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Pulteney |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.7% | 46% |
| Age | 28 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £587.15 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 1555) - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 1555) - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is better value at £399 vs £587.
For beginners: Highland Park 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 1555) - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 1555) - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£587.15 vs £399)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£399 vs £587.15)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 1555) - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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
Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 1555) - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)
Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)