King of Scots 50 Year Old - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
King of Scots 50 Year Old - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£592
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| King of Scots 50 Year Old - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 50 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £591.5 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
King of Scots 50 Year Old - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
King of Scots 50 Year Old - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is better value at £399 vs £592.
For beginners: King of Scots 50 Year Old - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
King of Scots 50 Year Old - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£591.5 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 £591.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy King?
King of Scots 50 Year Old - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 King of Scots 50 Year Old - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)