Old Pulteney
Huddart
- 46
- 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.
A distinctively smoky take on Old Pulteney. Richly warming, this single malt embraces a mellow smoky character, whilst very much Old Pulteney at its heart. The combination of influence from the salt-infused sea air and the peat smoke make for a whisky with real character, depth and identity. With a richness extending into its rich gold colour, this single malt offers much in terms of complexity and flavour while subtly reminding us of the place where Old Pulteney began.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Rich gold.
Aroma - Rich and warming. Brimming initially with mellow wood smoke, honey and oily leather, blooming later into crisp green apple. Creamy vanilla and a hint of burnt toffee in the background.
Taste - Freshly-ground spices and soft vanilla balance the notes of smoke and peat fire. There are both richly sweet and distinctly salty coastal flavours in the background, together reminiscent of salted caramel.
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.
A distinctively smoky take on Old Pulteney. Richly warming, this single malt embraces a mellow smoky character, whilst very much Old Pulteney at its heart. The combination of influence from the salt-infused sea air and the peat smoke make for a whisky with real character, depth and identity. With a richness extending into its rich gold colour, this single malt offers much in terms of complexity and flavour while subtly reminding us of the place where Old Pulteney began.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Rich gold.
Aroma - Rich and warming. Brimming initially with mellow wood smoke, honey and oily leather, blooming later into crisp green apple. Creamy vanilla and a hint of burnt toffee in the background.
Taste - Freshly-ground spices and soft vanilla balance the notes of smoke and peat fire. There are both richly sweet and distinctly salty coastal flavours in the background, together reminiscent of salted caramel.
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