Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) vs Speyside 30 Year Old 1991 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan

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

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)Speyside 30 Year Old 1991 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan
DistilleryPulteneySpeyside
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%54.5%
Age26 yr30 yr
Price£399£456.59
Rating5.00/5

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

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

Speyside 30 Year Old 1991 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside 30 Year Old 1991 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £457.

For beginners: Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

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 £456.59)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Speyside 30 Year Old 1991 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 26 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£456.59 vs £399)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside 30 Year Old 1991 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Citric

Only Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)

SmokeyHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

Only Speyside 30 Year Old 1991 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan

SherriedFragantNuttyMalt Extract

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