Old Pulteney 15 Years Old The Maritime Malt Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%

Three extra years in the cask give this 15-year-old release from Old Pulteney a deeper body than its 12-year-old sibling, without losing the characteristic sea breeze.

Please note: Contains barley (malt).

Expert Review

Old Pulteney 15 år The Maritime Malt Single Highland Malt Whisky 46% is a Single Highland Malt Whisky matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks and bottled at 46% ABV.

Old Pulteney 15 Year Old The Maritime Malt is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, adding an extra layer of fruit and spice on top of the distillery's classic, salt-tinged character from Wick on Scotland's north-east coast.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is sweet with honey, dried fruit and a saline sea breeze.

Palate

The palate is full with caramel, orange peel and a light spicy warmth.

Finish

The finish is long and saline, with lingering dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Old Pulteney 15 år The Maritime Malt Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%
Distillery: Old Pulteney
Region: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks
EAN No.: 5010509881678

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Sherry-matured · Fruity

Did You Know?

Old Pulteney's warehouses sit so close to the sea that salt spray from storms sometimes reaches right up to the casks, contributing to the whisky's characteristic salty note.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Pulteney 15 år The Maritime Malt Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%

What does Old Pulteney 15 år The Maritime Malt Single Highland Malt Whisky 46% taste like?

Old Pulteney 15 år The Maritime Malt Single Highland Malt Whisky 46% offers a layered flavour profile – see the full tasting notes above for nose, palate and finish.

Should Old Pulteney 15 år The Maritime Malt Single Highland Malt Whisky 46% be enjoyed neat or with water?

Both work well. Neat shows the whisky's full strength, while a few drops of water can open up the aromas further, especially at 46% ABV.

Which glass suits Old Pulteney 15 år The Maritime Malt Single Highland Malt Whisky 46% best?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass gathers the aromas best and gives the most precise experience of both nose and palate.

Is Old Pulteney 15 år The Maritime Malt Single Highland Malt Whisky 46% a good gift idea?

Yes, especially for an enthusiast or collector who appreciates cask type, history and character over the ordinary.

How should Old Pulteney 15 år The Maritime Malt Single Highland Malt Whisky 46% be stored?

Upright, cool and dark, away from direct sunlight and temperature swings. Unopened, the whisky keeps for years.

What defines whisky from Old Pulteney?

Old Pulteney is known for a style that comes through clearly in Old Pulteney 15 år The Maritime Malt Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%, with a character that sets it apart from other Scottish distilleries.

Can Old Pulteney 15 år The Maritime Malt Single Highland Malt Whisky 46% be used in cocktails?

It can certainly work in a simple Old Fashioned, but it is best enjoyed neat first, to show its full character.