Imperial 23 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 23 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Imperial
£550
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Imperial 23 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Pulteney |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.8% | 46% |
| Age | 23 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £550 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 23 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Imperial 23 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare (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 £550.
For beginners: Imperial 23 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Imperial 23 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£550 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 £550)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 23 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Imperial 23 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)