Old Pulteney 1970 Gordon and MacPhail

Old Pulteney 21 Year Old

Color: Dull copper (a bit cloudy) Nose: Briny (being very representative of the distillery's location) with soft fruit notes (pears) and something sweetly floral in the background; just the barest whiff of smoke. Palate: Light body. Initial saltiness is countered by very light honey sweetness. The oak makes an appearance mid-palate followed by an...

Score 87/100

Old Pulteney Duncansby Head

Rich amber with a very red tinge. First nosing is sherry wood with maybe a hint of ocean like a traditional Pulteney. Sherry comes through strongly on the palate, but maintains the salty tang of of sea air. For 60% alcohol comes of mild (but not necessarily smooth). Long finish.

Score 89/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old

Ambre. Nez: alcool. Céréale. Caramel. Salin. Bois. Fruité. Pomme cuite. Pâte à tarte. Meringue. Agrume (mandarine, citron). Bouche: très sucré. Très délicat. Pâte à biscuit. Céréale (farine). Caramel au beurre salé. Très bien.

Score 80/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old

Nose: really nice and sweet nose, kind of salty, but very comforting and lets you know you should be getting something quality. Palate: This is where the Old Pulteney really shines I think. It comes into the palate with a really sweet and slightly salty flavour, but the mouthfeel is so smooth you don't even realize youv'e got whisky in there!...

Score 92/100