Old Pulteney 21-year-old, Highlands Single Malt Scotch Whisky, (46.0%)

Old Pulteney 21-year-old, Highlands Single Malt Scotch Whisky, (46.0%)

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Old Pulteney 21-year-old, Highlands Single Malt Scotch Whisky, (46.0%)

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Description

As with the 17-year-old, this expression brings together Old Pulteney matured in ex-bourbon wood with spirit from ex-sherry wood casks. The crucial difference, however, is that the ex-sherry wood in this case is made from American Oak (mostly Fino sherries). This adds yet another layer of complexity, depth and character to this single malt whisky. The nose is fragrant with spicy overtones. The palate is sweet to start with a light fruitiness; hints of honey and vanilla followed by a dry finish.

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Nose
Intense. A bit sharp at first then mellowing on fruit.Cereal bar. White grapes. Apple juice. Apple toffee. On time,vanilla custardand pear drop.
Palate
Round,smooth. With a pleasant thickness. Very much in balance with the nose.
Finish
Dry. Oak shows up and holds a spicy grip on the tongue.
Comment
A two times dram. Fruity sweetness followed by a dry spiciness. The two faces meet up on time.

Martine Nouet - Whisky Magazine Issue 69 Nose
Extra virgin olive oil,nutty, malty, oakey notes with vanilla emerging.
Palate
Integrated flavours:juicy peaches, butterscotch,chocolate,with malty and dry,spicy oak notes mid-way accompanied by orange marmalade. Finish
Citrus with dry,spicy oak and lingering malty notes.
Comment
Delivers range and balance with conviction.

Ian Wisniewski - Whisky Magazine Issue 69 Read more

About this SPIRIT

Old Pulteney Distillery, Highlands

Old Pulteney Distillery, Highlands

Established in 1826 in Wick, Pulteney Distillery is the most northerly distillery on the Scottish mainland and at that time was only accessible by sea. The barley was brought in by sea, the whisky shipped out by boat and many of the distillery workers were also employed as fishermen.

During the years of maturation, Old Pulteney absorbs the sea breeze shaping its distinct flavour. The heritage of Wick is strongly portrayed in the presentation of Old Pulteney. The distinctive still shaped bottle is screen printed with a traditional Wick herring drifter. These boats were used to catch herring at the beginning of the 19th century.  An ancient map of the north of Scotland is printed on the inside, pinpointing Pulteney Distillery.

The distillery is named after an old estate in the Southern part of the city of Wick, Pulteney town. The founding Henderson family kept ownership of the distillery until the mid 1920's, when it was bought by James Wartson, owner of Parkmore and Ord.

The current owners, the Inver House company bought both Balblair and Pulteney distilleries in 1995. Pulteney's signature single malt is known as Old Pulteney, characterised by a vividly fresh, dry, salty tang.

The majority of the production is destined for the blends of Inver House such as MacArthur's and Pinwinnie Royal, and for the Heather Cream whisky liqueur.

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