Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
- Distillery
- Pulteney
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £399
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (5 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Citric, Honey, Toasted, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- From the Highland region, this Old Pulteney is citric and toasted. Users praise its fresh fruit and honey notes at 46% ABV. 26 years in the making, it’s a high-rated gem with 5 scores backing it. Worth its £399 tag? Only connoisseurs can opine.
Similar bottles to Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Same price range with overlapping tasting notes:
- Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) vs Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) — Talisker, £299, 5.0★ · Smokey, Kippery, Medicinal, Oily
- Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) — Springbank, £299, 5.0★ · Smokey, Leathery, Oily, Kippery
- Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) vs Highland Park 12 Year Old - Saint Magnus — Highland Park, £299, 5.0★ · Smokey, Honey, Toasted, Malt Extract
Different style alternatives to Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)
Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) vs Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) — Girvan, £356.35, 5.0★ · Old Wood, Tobacco, Leathery, Oily
- Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) vs Invergordon 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 11487) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) — Invergordon, £379.13, 5.0★ · Old Wood, Vanilla, Oily, Nutty
- Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) vs Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) — Overeem, £259.1, 5.0★ · Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Dried Fruit, Leathery
Community score · 5 ratings
My Rating
Tap to rate
✦ Neatly Summary
Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) is a 26-year-old single malt from Pulteney (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Rated 5.0/5 by the community. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and sweet character — smokey, citric, honey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
From the Highland region, this Old Pulteney is citric and toasted. Users praise its fresh fruit and honey notes at 46% ABV. 26 years in the making, it’s a high-rated gem with 5 scores backing it. Worth its £399 tag? Only connoisseurs can opine.
Explore similar whiskies
Community Tasting Notes
No community notes yet. Sign in to add yours.
DrinkNeatly earns an affiliate commission if you buy via links on this page · Prices may vary
Similar taste profile
Questions & Answers