Old Pulteney 1990 Cask #5272

Old Pulteney 21 Year Old

I capped off my "birthday week" by serving 3 Scotches in the office (paired with cheeses and chocolate). One was the Bowmore Tempest I already reviewed; another one was this one (which I had already shared with my father the weekend prior). Needless to say, it was a huge hit. You may know that this took top honors from Jim Murray in this...

Score 96/100

Old Pulteney 25 Year Old

The Old Pulteney 25 Year Old matured in American oak for the first 22 years and was then allowed three more on oloroso sherry casks. It’s the successor of the Old Pulteney 21 Year Old that was named best whisky in the world by Jim Murray once upon a time. Lovely nose on sweet malt and dark honey, upholstered by apricots and blood oranges. It is...

Score 88/100

Old Pulteney 17 Year Old

After running out on Highland Park 18 and the increase of the price for HP18 from € 60,- up to € 80,-. I starting to look for a alternative whisky. My interest went out to Old Pulteney 17. I've enjoyed the Old Pulteney 12, so why not give the 17 a go for € 60,- a bottle. Here we go! Nose: vanilla, slightly salty, citrus, red fruit, malt. Taste:...

Score 94/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old

I first came across this whisky when I visited scotland a few years ago. Unfortunately I did not visit the distillery although we visited Wick. Anyway, I immediatly fell in love with this gem. It's a very reasonable priced whisky (in fact I paid approx 20 pounds), very delicious and while it's a IMHO a perfect dram to serve to a whisky-beginner...

Score 85/100