Old Pulteney 18 Years Single Malt
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Overview
Old Pulteney 18 Year Old stands as the premium flagship of the distillery's core range, offering an 18-year matured single malt that captures the maritime influence of its Wick, Scotland origins through distinctive brininess and layered complexity.
Specs at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Style | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| ABV | 46% |
| Mashbill | 100% Malted Barley |
| Release Info | Premium core range offering, matured in American oak ex-bourbon and Spanish oak ex-sherry casks |
| Age | 18 Years |
Good to know
Established in 1826 by James Henderson amid Wick's herring boom, the distillery's coastal location exposes its warehouses to salty sea air, imparting a signature brininess. It endured a 25-year alcohol ban in Wick from 1920 and was revived post-WWII by Robert Cumming, cementing its resilient heritage.
Tasting notes
- Nose: Inviting aromas of chocolate hints and vanilla, with a lovely overall profile.
- Palate: Smoky chocolate leads with an immediate spice bite, complemented by dried date fruitiness and trademark brininess from Wick's sea air.
- Finish: Lingering fruitiness persists, balancing the initial spice.
Notable details
- Production: Matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks; non-chill filtered.
- Lineage: Northern Highland distillery founded 1826, known for sea-influenced malts.
- Availability: Standard premium release, MSRP around $125.
"The Old Pulteney 18 Year Old combines immediate spice with lingering chocolate and fruitiness, enhanced by trademark brininess." – The Whiskey Wash
Closing
A refined coastal single malt for those seeking nuanced spice and maritime depth.
Sources
[1] Thewhiskeywash – "Old Pulteney 18 Year Old Review"
[2] Thewhiskeywash – "Old Pulteney 18 Year Old Review"
[3] Whiskeyreviewer – "Old Pulteney 18 Year Old Scotch Review"