Old Pulteney 12 yo (40%, OB, +/-2017) Highland Malt

Matured wholly in air-dried, hand-selected ex-bourbon casks, the 'unashamedly excellent' Old Pulteney 12-years-old is the definitive expression in the Old Pulteney family.

Traditionally crafted using techniques that other distillers have long abandoned, this winner of numerous gold medals at the most prestigious international competitions is a high water-mark of quality spirits.

Colour: Pale gold.

Nose: Nicely coastal at first, then more floral and fruity. Quite a lot of chalk, clay, beach sand, then elder flowers and grapefruits. There’s some sourness to this but that’s a clear asset here.

Mouth: Really coastal indeed, and in a way, close to some Clynelishes, minus the waxiness. Lemons, a little brine, more chalk, touches of salt, and a little ground white pepper.

Finish: Medium, on just the same flavours, without any abrupt ending.

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