OLD PULTENEY 18 Year Old, 46% ABV

Pulteney Distillery, located at Wick at the northern Highlands of Scotland, produces hand-crafted single malt whiskies and age them right by the sea, thereby giving them an unmistakable coastal character. 

Matured for 18 years in Second fill American oak, ex-bourbon casks followed by a period of further maturation in first-fill Spanish ex-Oloroso sherry casks, this is indulgent and spicy thanks to the cask selected for maturation. Taking its character and colour entirely from the casks within which it has been nurtured, this is a deeply warming whisky. The indulgence extends through this single malt with chocolate and spice defining the character but allowing for the influence of more vibrant zesty flavours.

Key Information

Serving Suggestions
First things first, be comfortable, relaxed and free from distractions. Pour a healthy amount (15-25ml) into a nosing glass (e.g., glencairn) and let it sit for a while. We recommend a minute of resting in the glass for every year in the cask. Otherwise, let it settle down for 5-10 minutes at least.

Help yourself to a 'warm up dram' in the meantime - something simple to open up the palate. When ready, start nosing the spirit, followed by sipping it (noting how it arrives on your palate and its development), and finally the finish. Take your time to get to know the spirit, noting its expression, character, depth, complexity and flavours. These can all change with adding drops of water so play around to find different sides of the spirit and identity a personal sweet spot for yourself!

But always remember, the best way to drink it is the way you like it!