Old Pulteney 1982 20 Year Old

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old

These notes were adapted from a mini-review I posted in the “Old Pulteney 12 Nose Question” thread, in which Connosr member @TpR asked if anyone else got strong notes of cheese throughout the nosing and tasting experience. Pardon me for employing a bit of self-plagiarizing here, but it was hard to resist chalking up another review with...

Score 87/100

Old Pulteney 21 Year Old

For their 17 and 21 years old expressions, Old Pulteney uses a mixture of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. For the 17 this is mostly oloroso and PX sherry (European oak), while the Old Pulteney 21 years relies mostly on the drier, sharper fino sherry (American oak). The amount of sherry casks versus bourbon is around one third. Nose: on a first...

Score 83/100

Old Pulteney Duncansby Head

Rich amber with a very red tinge. First nosing is sherry wood with maybe a hint of ocean like a traditional Pulteney. Sherry comes through strongly on the palate, but maintains the salty tang of of sea air. For 60% alcohol comes of mild (but not necessarily smooth). Long finish.

Score 89/100

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old

Nose: grass, sea air, malt, marzipan. On the palate it's fresh, dry, little bit salty and peppery. Finish is herbal and short. There ist everything ok with this whisky, just don't expect too much. Perfect for beginners.

Score 80/100