This 17 year old from the Pulteney distillery was a double gold winner at the 2006 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, matured in Spanish Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez casks.
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The nose is clean and fresh with great balance. There is a profusion of fruit, from fruit salad with honeydew melon and pear to dried fruits, sultanas in a hot cross bun, fresh from the oven, a lightly salted butter melts over it with notes of fudge and a hint of something vaguely green. There is a lovely creaminess to the nose with notes of soft whirling smoke and crème fraîche. The palate is quite full and very sweet with sugared citrus peels and toffee. There are some notes of beeswax and honeycomb and fudge rises with malted barley and cereal sweetness. The finish is long with a herbal edge and a chewy oak.
Very good. I even prefer the 17yo over the 21yo.
Very subtle on the nose, but nice. Sweet and fruity. It's very smooth. I would recommend this Whisky to a newbie.
I'm no scotch beginner, but this is too complex for me to try to describe with tasting notes and feel like I did it justice. Give it time in the glass as it takes some time to open up, a few drops of water also help. This one is definitely for the more discerning single malt drinkers who would appreciate their taste buds being challenged.
Great
I opened my bottle when my mate came round to tell me that he had 6months to live (I was always going to keep it for special occasions &this was one) We sat and savoured its magnificent flavours and long lasting taste &that was the last whisky he had and said he could now die a happy man
