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Old Pulteney 15 years Single Malt

peaty malty
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(4)€69Scotland, Highland, Single Malt

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Old Pulteney has made whisky in Wick, Caithness, since 1826. That puts it among Scotland's oldest working distilleries. Wick sits on the far north coast, where the sea shapes everything — the air, the stone, the spirit. The distillery runs a unique flat-top pot still found nowhere else in Scotland. Fifteen years in bourbon cask builds something warm and layered. Vanilla and caramel come first, then dried fruit and a thread of salt that never quite leaves. This is a maritime Highland malt with real depth and an unhurried finish.

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Old Pulteney

Olt Pulteney is a distillery located in the coastal town of Wick, in the far north-eastern region of Scotland. Founded in 1826, it is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, and it has a long and storied history of producing high-quality single malt Scotch whisky. Olt Pulteney's are known for its distinctive flavour profile, which is often described as maritime or salty, due to the distillery's proximity to the sea. This flavour is created by the use of locally sourced barley, traditional pot stills, and the maturation process in oak casks that have been previously used to mature bourbon, sherry or wine.

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About the Old Pulteney 15 years Single Malt

Old Pulteney 15 years Single Malt is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky from Wick, Caithness, Scotland. Old Pulteney distillery has been distilling in Wick since 1826. That makes it one of the most northerly distilleries on the Scottish mainland. The distillery is famous for its unique flat-top pot still. This unusual design gives the spirit a distinctive character. The flat top forces reflux and creates a lighter, more complex spirit than a traditional pot still would yield. The coastal location in Caithness means sea air circulates through the warehouses during maturation. That maritime influence is part of what makes Old Pulteney stand apart from other Highland malts. Old Pulteney 15 years Single Malt is aged for 15 years in ex-bourbon oak casks. It develops rich layers of vanilla and caramel from that maturation. Notes of dried fruit and sweet pineapple emerge alongside a malty, oily texture. A thread of salt runs through the palate, a quiet reminder of the North Sea outside the warehouse walls. The oak adds subtle wood spice and a gentle sweetness that lingers into the finish. Bottled at 46% ABV and non-chill filtered, this expression retains its natural oils and full texture. The higher strength lets the flavours stay present without feeling sharp. It drinks well neat, and the finish is long and warming. Old Pulteney 15 years Single Malt is an ideal gift for fans of coastal Scotch whisky. It is a rewarding choice for anyone who enjoys aged single malts with real character. Old Pulteney as a distillery is consistent and under-appreciated. This 15-year-old shows exactly why that reputation deserves to change.