This single malt is matured entirely in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, mostly second-fill. This 12 year-old bottling is part of the brand’s core range of whiskies which received an updated look in August 2018 along with three new expressions.
Old Pulteney 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes
Nose: Honeycomb, vanilla tablet, soft sawdust oakiness and oatcakes.
Palate: Chocolate peanuts, mint, citrus peels, maritime elements and white pepper.
Finish: Toffee, brine and lemon.
Distillery Information
Founded in 1826 by James Henderson at the height of Wick’s celebrated herring boom, the Pulteney Distillery is one of the most northerly Scotch whisky distilleries on the British mainland.
