Old Pulteney 12 Year Old

Name: Old Pulteney 12 Year Old
Brand: Old Pulteney

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'The Maritime Malt', aged in the sea air of Wick near the northern tip of mainland Scotland. Citrus, honey and vanilla with a briny edge.

Details

Brand	Old Pulteney
Distillery	Pulteney
Origin	Scotland / Highlands
Style	Single Malt
Age	12 yrs
ABV	40%
Cask	Bourbon casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Bright citrus and vanilla with a hint of salty sea air.
Palate: Honey and cream deepening into ripe fruit and fresh spice.
Finish: Long and lively, with a salty tang.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Highball
Neat
With water

A fresh, salty highball brings out the citrus — try it with seafood. Neat or with a little water, the honey and vanilla come forward.

Food pairing

Grilled fish, oysters, smoked salmon and seafood fries.

Background & production

Made at the Pulteney distillery in Wick, Caithness, founded in 1826 during the town's herring boom. Closed in 1930 after local prohibition, it reopened in 1951 and has been owned by Inver House Distillers since 1995.

The 12 Year Old is matured for twelve years in hand-selected, air-dried ex-bourbon casks, in the salty air of the North Sea coast. The distillery calls this style 'the Maritime Malt'.

It is bottled at 40%.