Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1975 (cask 96/3/37) - Signatory vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1975 (cask 96/3/37) - Signatory
St. Magdalene
£600
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1975 (cask 96/3/37) - Signatory | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | St. Magdalene | Pulteney |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.1% | 46% |
| Age | 28 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £599.95 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1975 (cask 96/3/37) - Signatory
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1975 (cask 96/3/37) - Signatory
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 £600.
For beginners: Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1975 (cask 96/3/37) - Signatory is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1975 (cask 96/3/37) - Signatory
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£599.95 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 £599.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linlithgow?
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1975 (cask 96/3/37) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1975 (cask 96/3/37) - Signatory
Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)