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    Old Pulteney 12 Year Old 83
    Distillery
    Old Pulteney
    Style
    Single Malt
    Release
    Unspecified
    Age
    12 Years
    Alcohol
    40% abv.
    Region
    Scotland, Highlands
    Bottled For
    Distillery

    Established in 1826 in Wick, Pulteney Distillery is the most northerly distillery on the Scottish mainland and at that time was only accessible by sea. The barley was brought in by sea, the whisky shipped out by boat and many of the distillery workers were also employed as fishermen. Sadly the herring fishing industry is no longer part of daily life in Wick but Pulteney Distillery continues to operate, distilling one of the finest Highland malts available. During 12 years of maturation, Old Pulteney has taken time to absorb the sea breeze creating a distinct flavour and unique product.

    review by anonymous

    84
    Color
    Gold.
    Nose
    Hint of seaside, dried fruits.
    Body
    Light.
    Palate
    Hint of smoke and sea salt.
    Finish
    Pleasantly lingering.

    Very, very lovely!

    review by williamson

    85
    Color
    Gold
    Nose
    Some seashore, malt, and flowers. Freshly washed clothes. Great balance.
    Body
    Smooth feel at average weight.
    Palate
    Resembles the nose pretty much. Maltyness lurking under a flowery, fruity palate with the littlest hint of island character.
    Finish
    Mild and long, flowery. Cooling summer breeze at the shore, endlessly. Spot on.

    Amazing balance, lovely nose, and such a dream-like finish.

    review by dr.whisky

    80
    Color
    Perfect pancake
    Nose
    Lovely and light creaminess, freshly churned butter, shortbread, some exotic fruit. Black licorice, toffee, vanilla roobios tea. Confident, firm, and very appetising.
    Body
    Great weight in the mouth, like humid warm wind on a cold day.
    Palate
    Sea air. Creaminess in the taste, like Cool Whip, celery, peaches, flan, crumble crust.
    Finish
    Finishes with drying oak and dehydrated dates, or some other dried fruit.

    Great value for everyone and great entry malt for first time whisky drinkers. This is a bottle that gets consumed and replaced often on our shelf becuase it goes down well in any malt mood.

    review by colin

    82
    Color
    Faded gold
    Nose
    Water, Peat, Simple
    Body
    Light weight, Sweet
    Palate
    Slight alcohol burn, Sweet, Floural and grassy, Heather. Water brings out toffee and butter or cream.
    Finish
    Short & cool, Floural, Sweet. The floural essence stays longer.

    Extremely well balanced. Lovely sweet toffee. One I'll by making a regular in my cabinet.