Old Pulteney Stroma
- 35
- 50cl
- Liqueur
Old Pulteney Stroma is made at Old Pulteney Distillery, 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...
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Old Pulteney Stroma is made at Old Pulteney Distillery, 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. Today, the distillery is owned by Inver House Distillers.
Hailing from the far North East of Scotland, off the Caithness coast, Old Pulteney Stroma Liqueur takes its name from the windswept Caithness Isle. Stroma originates from the Norse meaning ‘island in the stream’. This also refers to the dangerous currents on the island’s shores, including the infamous ‘Swilkie’ whirlpool. Stroma’s lighthouse warns ships of these nearby powerful currents. This liqueur is more robust and warming than you may expect.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Deep copper.
Aroma - Charming whisky aroma with notes of toffee.
Taste - This fine liqueur is a careful blend of award winning malt whiskies and a mix of lighter malt whiskies. Smooth, sweet tasting and warming and, like the island itself, packed full of robust and rugged undertones. Stroma leaves a pleasantly warm and comforting afterglow.
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. Today, the distillery is owned by Inver House Distillers.
Hailing from the far North East of Scotland, off the Caithness coast, Old Pulteney Stroma Liqueur takes its name from the windswept Caithness Isle. Stroma originates from the Norse meaning ‘island in the stream’. This also refers to the dangerous currents on the island’s shores, including the infamous ‘Swilkie’ whirlpool. Stroma’s lighthouse warns ships of these nearby powerful currents. This liqueur is more robust and warming than you may expect.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Deep copper.
Aroma - Charming whisky aroma with notes of toffee.
Taste - This fine liqueur is a careful blend of award winning malt whiskies and a mix of lighter malt whiskies. Smooth, sweet tasting and warming and, like the island itself, packed full of robust and rugged undertones. Stroma leaves a pleasantly warm and comforting afterglow.
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