Old Pulteney 25 Year Old is a rare, long-aged expression of the Maritime Malt from Wick, on Scotland's far northern Caithness coast. Matured first in American oak ex-bourbon casks and then in Spanish oak ex-sherry casks, it is bottled at 46% ABV.
For a quarter of a century, the casks of this whisky breathed the sea air of the Caithness coast in the distillery's warehouses, the spirit mellowing at its own steady pace in step with the rhythm of Wick's harbour. Wick is a harbour town with a long fishing heritage, and Old Pulteney's whisky has long been tied to the sea, which is why Old Pulteney calls itself the Maritime Malt.
The cask regime gives the whisky its depth. Around 22 years in American oak lay down a spicy sweetness of vanilla, honey and fruit, and the final years in Spanish oak sherry butts add colour, richness and dark, dried-fruit notes. The nose opens with heavy spices and dark chocolate before rum-soaked raisin, lime honey, orange peel and baked apple, and the palate is built around bitter chocolate and creamy vanilla with hints of toffee, fresh lemon and coconut.
Each bottle wears Old Pulteney's distinctive silver medallion and comes in a navy blue presentation box marked Twenty Five Years Old. It is an elegant gift and a fine bottle for anyone who loves the coastal malts of northern Scotland.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Heavy spices and dark chocolate, leading to rum-soaked raisin and lime honey, with orange peel and baked apples.
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Palate: Bitter chocolate and creamy vanilla, with hints of toffee, fresh lemon and coconut.
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Finish: Long and spicy, with a glimpse of dried fruit cake and exotic wood.
Specifications
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Producer: Old Pulteney
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Style: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Age: 25 years
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Proof / ABV: 92 proof (46% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: American oak ex-bourbon casks, then Spanish oak ex-sherry casks
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Region: Wick, Caithness, Highlands, Scotland
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it neat in a tulip glass and let it rest for a few minutes; a drop of water brings out the citrus and coconut. It pairs beautifully with seafood dishes such as smoked salmon or scallops, and with dark chocolate after dinner. Boxed and handsomely presented, it is a fine gift for a 25th anniversary or a lover of coastal whisky.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Old Pulteney made?
In the fishing town of Wick, on the Caithness coast in the far north of the Scottish Highlands.
What casks are used for Old Pulteney 25?
It is matured first in American oak ex-bourbon casks, then in Spanish oak ex-sherry casks.
What proof is Old Pulteney 25?
It is bottled at 46% ABV, or 92 proof.
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