Old Pulteney 40 Year Old

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old

I opened this 70 cl bottle in March of 2015, and took notes during different stages of bottle levels. At first opening, the nose and taste were subdued, and I wondered why I bought it. But after a few weeks it opened up. The first and second thirds of the bottle were the tastiest. At its best, it is a rich, somewhat briny and sour, powerful...

Score 84/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old

This is my review of Old Pulteney 12 year old , It is one of the great entry level malts that surprises you with its complexity, One that you will find revisiting again and again. It has it all and at a great price. Nose: It is truly a maritime malt , sea salt breeze with a hint of flowers in the air, fresh , zesty... Taste: I get soft cocoa with...

Score 89/100

Old Pulteney 17 Year Old

A very soft and delicate nose with swirls of citrusy lemon and juicy pears. There is a whiff of something heathery too. The delivery is beautifully understated as it dances off your palate. At 46% ABV this is a man's drink but with a feminine touch. Ripe juicy barley coated in vanilla make their way to the back of the throat where the spices come...

Score 93/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old

This is a great value malt whisky. At just over £20 a bottle it's probably not one for the purists but great is you are a novice starting a collection or like me, just want a nice, affordable malt for everyday consumption. In a tasting session at a Burns supper a few years ago, this was voted favourite by a crowd of occasional drinkers ahead of...

Score 70/100