Longmorn 1975 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 1975 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland
Longmorn
£499
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Longmorn 1975 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Pulteney |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.7% | 46% |
| Age | 40 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £499 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 1975 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Longmorn 1975 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland
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 £499.
For beginners: Longmorn 1975 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 1975 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£499 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 £499)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 1975 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland 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
Only Longmorn 1975 (bottled 2015) (cask 15065) - Malts of Scotland
Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)