Invergordon 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 12235) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 12235) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Invergordon
£510
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Invergordon 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 12235) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Pulteney |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 50 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £509.68 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 12235) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 12235) - The Sovereign (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 £510.
For beginners: Invergordon 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 12235) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 12235) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£509.68 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 £509.68)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 12235) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Invergordon 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 12235) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)