Old Pulteney
12 Years Old
- 40
- 12 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Highlands
Old Pulteney Distillery is situated in the town of Wick, on the Northeast coast of Scotland. Founded in 1826 in an area of Wick called Pulteneytown, and named after the 19th Century minister of fisheries Sir William Pulteney. Wick was, at the time, the centre of the countries Herring Fishing Industry, with over a thousand Herring Drifters working out of its harbour. A perfect town for a distillery. During the...
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Old Pulteney Distillery is situated in the town of Wick, on the Northeast coast of Scotland. Founded in 1826 in an area of Wick called Pulteneytown, and named after the 19th Century minister of fisheries Sir William Pulteney. Wick was, at the time, the centre of the countries Herring Fishing Industry, with over a thousand Herring Drifters working out of its harbour. A perfect town for a distillery.
During the early days, the distillery was only accessible by sea, due to a lack of conventional roads. It remains one of the most northerly on the Scottish mainland and today, the distillery is owned by Inver House Distillers.
Distilled and matured by the sea, Old Pulteney casks breathe the invigorating sea air year after year. This gives the whisky an unmistakable coastal character. With traditional warehouses exposed to the invigorating sea air blowing in off the North Sea, Old Pulteney captures the taste of the sea in every drop of its liquid gold. From subtle coastal chords to more defined salty notes.
Matured wholly in air-dried, hand-selected ex-bourbon casks, the ‘unashamedly excellent’ Old Pulteney 12 years old is the definitive expression in the Old Pulteney family. An approachable and enjoyable dram that retains the unique style.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Deep amber, red golden (with a slight pink hue) sparkling with a copper glow.
Aroma - Medium to high intensity with a briny hint of sea air.
Taste - Dry, medium bodied and smooth. Redolent of honey and cream, faintly salty with a slight spicy note and a sweet long-lasting finish.
During the early days, the distillery was only accessible by sea, due to a lack of conventional roads. It remains one of the most northerly on the Scottish mainland and today, the distillery is owned by Inver House Distillers.
Distilled and matured by the sea, Old Pulteney casks breathe the invigorating sea air year after year. This gives the whisky an unmistakable coastal character. With traditional warehouses exposed to the invigorating sea air blowing in off the North Sea, Old Pulteney captures the taste of the sea in every drop of its liquid gold. From subtle coastal chords to more defined salty notes.
Matured wholly in air-dried, hand-selected ex-bourbon casks, the ‘unashamedly excellent’ Old Pulteney 12 years old is the definitive expression in the Old Pulteney family. An approachable and enjoyable dram that retains the unique style.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Deep amber, red golden (with a slight pink hue) sparkling with a copper glow.
Aroma - Medium to high intensity with a briny hint of sea air.
Taste - Dry, medium bodied and smooth. Redolent of honey and cream, faintly salty with a slight spicy note and a sweet long-lasting finish.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig