Master of Malt 50 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Master of Malt 50 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Master of Malt
£500
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Master of Malt 50 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 46% |
| Age | 50 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £499.95 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Master of Malt 50 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Master of Malt 50 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
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 £500.
For beginners: Master of Malt 50 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Master of Malt 50 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£499.95 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 £499.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Master?
Master of Malt 50 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky 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 Master of Malt 50 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)