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Old Pulteney Duncansby Head

fruity peaty
4.3
(1)€43Scotland, Highland, Single Malt

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Duncansby Head is the northeastern tip of mainland Scotland, a windswept headland of cliffs and seabirds. Old Pulteney borrows its name for good reason. The distillery sits in Wick, around 58 degrees north, where salt-laden air drifts off the sea. That coastal pull shows up in the glass. Expect a gentle medicinal note and a clean line of salt, wrapped around orchard fruit. Green apple and fresh fruit lead the way. Soft florals and vanilla follow, with dried fruit lending sweetness underneath. It is bright, breezy and easy to like. Pour it neat and let the sea air do the rest.

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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 Duncansby Head

Old Pulteney Duncansby Head is a single malt Scotch whisky from Old Pulteney. The famous Maritime Malt of the far north Highland coast. The distillery stands in Wick, Scotland, around 58 degrees north and a long way from anywhere. The name honours Duncansby Head, the rugged northeastern point of mainland Scotland near John o' Groats. It is a fitting tribute. Wick's resilience and salt-laden air shape every drop, giving this Highland single malt its unmistakable coastal character. This expression is matured in bourbon cask, which keeps the spirit bright and lifted. The result is fresh fruit and crisp green apple on the nose, backed by soft floral notes. There is a clean thread of salt and a faint medicinal touch, both signatures of a true seaside whisky. On the palate it stays fruity and approachable. Sweet vanilla rolls in from the oak, joined by gentle wood spice and rich dried fruit. A whisper of sherry adds depth. While the apple and orchard-fruit character carries through to a soft, slightly salty finish. Bottled at 46% ABV, Old Pulteney Duncansby Head has real presence without ever feeling heavy. It is the kind of dram that rewards slow sipping by the fire. Best enjoyed neat, it lets the maritime malt speak for itself. For anyone curious about coastal Scotch whisky, this is an easy and rewarding place to start. It captures the wild north in a single, very drinkable glass. This is a fine coastal malt for any explorer of Highland whisky.