The 12 year old expression from Old Pulteney released in mid-2018 was entirely aged in bourbon casks, resulting in a heavy influence of bourbon sweetness - which helps to balance the characteristic coastal salinity of the whisky. An excellent introduction to Old Pulteney (though well worth a look even if you've already been introduced).
Honeycomb, vanilla tablet, soft sawdust oakiness and oatcakes.
Chocolate peanuts, mint, citrus peels, maritime elements and white pepper.
Toffee, brine and lemon.
Each to their own but this is one of the worst whiskies I've ever had. Gives no pleasure on the palate. Avoid even at £25 a bottle
A Deservedly fine old Malt, Wonderful !
I recently finished a bottle of this, it was very enjoyable. I like Highland and Speyside whiskys, not the Islays. My favourite whisky is Oban and Old Pulteney is similar. Fresh and clean, you can almost taste the salt air.
Currently my favourite drink, recently tried a 18 year old Glenfiddich and while it was lovely, I still prefer this. So while I'm sure there must still be better for crazy money, for £30 this stuff is amazing.
This has become my goto whisky. Such a smooth easy drink. Amazing!
