Mount Gay Single Estate Edition 2 Single Traditional Blended Rum vs Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mount Gay Single Estate Edition 2 Single Traditional Blended RumOld Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
DistilleryMount GayPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS26 yr
Price£345£399
Rating5.00/5

Mount Gay Single Estate Edition 2 Single Traditional Blended Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner50/100
Value13/100

Mount Gay Single Estate Edition 2 Single Traditional Blended Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mount Gay Single Estate Edition 2 Single Traditional Blended Rum is better value at £345 vs £399.

For beginners: Mount Gay Single Estate Edition 2 Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Mount Gay Single Estate Edition 2 Single Traditional Blended Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£345 vs £399)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 vs £345)

Who should buy Mount?

Mount Gay Single Estate Edition 2 Single Traditional Blended Rum 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

Both taste of

ToastedHoney

Only Mount Gay Single Estate Edition 2 Single Traditional Blended Rum

VanillaNuttyChocolate

Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokeyCitricFresh Fruit

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