Tasting note

On first nose, a little tight: needs time to unloosen. When it does there is enough cloves to stock a dentist's for a month; the delivery is eye-watering in its oaky intensity: virtually pure tanin. Thankfully, the malt is intact, following behind like a faithful St Bernard's dog, dispensing molassed sugars at essential moments; a gorgeous chocolate pecan tart, where the chef has gone a little heavy on the salt; a malt just waiting to wilt and keel over. However, its survival instinct is strong, while its complexity at the death is scrumptious! Score - 88.5. (Jim Murray, Whisky Bible, 2013)

This product has a 1 bottle limit. Premium Spirit Release product. Available to purchase starting November 2. “The oldest bottling of Old Pulteney to date has been matured in American bourbon and Spanish sherry casks, and was personally bottled by distillery manager Malcolm Waring. The nose of this highly accomplished veteran is fragrant and waxy, with cooking apples, milk chocolate orange, Christmas spices, vanilla, and fudge. Initially, the substantial palate offers spicy fresh fruits, seasoned timber, then a hint of brine, with sultanas and plain chocolate. The finish is figgy, gingery, and sherried.” 91 points – Whisky Advocate