Old Pulteney 21 Year Old

Old Pulteney 21 Year Old

I finally decided to open my bottle of Old Pulteney 21-year old that I had been stacking away since 2017. It was matured in fino sherry (one third) and refill bourbon casks (two thirds) and was discontinued in 2017. The nose is sweet and fruity. There are flavours of sherry, nutmeg and orange peel, followed by a hint of lemons. Later on, lovely...

Score 89/100

Old Pulteney 21 Year Old

Opened this baby up on NYE. Have had a chance to play with it a bit, so I thought I would post my notes. First off, let's talk price. Old Pulteney is expensive in my neck of the USA. The 17, a fine dram, goes for 95.00 when I can find it. I have only seen the 21 available at one store in Louisville KY and it was priced at 125.00. Both are crazy...

Score 91/100

Old Pulteney 21 Year Old

Color: Dull copper (a bit cloudy) Nose: Briny (being very representative of the distillery's location) with soft fruit notes (pears) and something sweetly floral in the background; just the barest whiff of smoke. Palate: Light body. Initial saltiness is countered by very light honey sweetness. The oak makes an appearance mid-palate followed by an...

Score 87/100

Old Pulteney 21 Year Old

The best whisky in the world! No less than 97.5 points. Well, in 2012. According to Jim Murray. Could it be? I doubt it, but you never know. We will take our time for this one. It is a mix of bourbon and sherry matured whisky. The first whiff is good, but not impressive. White fruit, grains, marzipan, light hint of seaweeds and some oak. A trace...

Score 86/100