Brand/Distillery : Old Pulteney
Age : 17 Year Old (Unchillfiltered)
ABV : 46%
Region : Highland
Retail Price inc VAT : £ 43.50
(RSP £ 44.99)
Old Pulteney, distillery notes :
Established in 1826, The Pulteney Distillery found
in the heart of 'Pulteneytown', the town created to house fishersmen during Wick's 'herring boom'. The most northerly distillery on the Scottish mainland, the spirit crafted here is a distillation of this unique location
The distillery itself has a fascinating history, with its unique pot stills defying convention to this day.Legend has it that when the still was delivered it was too tall for the still house and the manager simply decided to cut the top off!
The Old Pulteney bottle now incorporates a bulbous neck to reflect the shape of the stills.
Over time, the distillery has passed through the hands of various owners, and even closed during times of trouble for the industry in 1930.
Old Pulteney 17 Year Old - Tasting Notes courtesy of their website :
PW Guide notes :
The 17-year-old predominantly features ex-bourbon maturation, with the addition of spirit that has been wholly matured in Spanish wood ex-sherry casks, predominantly Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso. This adds a subtle depth and complexity to the whisky, making for an outstanding after-dinner drink.
Colour
Red amber with a rich autumnal hue.
Nose
Sweet with traces of apples and pears: slightly woody with a hint of butterscotch
Palate
Full bodied, with hints of vanilla and floral notes in the background; a long-lasting memorable finish.
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