Mosstowie 17 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Sestante Speyside Whisky vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mosstowie 17 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Sestante Speyside Whisky
Mosstowie
£600
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£399
| Mosstowie 17 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Sestante Speyside Whisky | Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mosstowie | Pulteney |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 26 yr |
| Price | £600 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mosstowie 17 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Sestante Speyside Whisky
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Mosstowie 17 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Sestante Speyside 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 £600.
For beginners: Mosstowie 17 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Sestante Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mosstowie 17 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Sestante Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£600 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 £600)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mosstowie?
Mosstowie 17 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Sestante Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Mosstowie 17 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Sestante Speyside Whisky
Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)