Old Pulteney 19 years old The Chess Malt Collection A7 Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 59,6%

As piece A7 in a series of 32 unique chess-piece bottlings, this 19-year-old Old Pulteney represents one of Scotland's maritime distilleries on the unusual whisky chessboard.

Expert Review

Old Pulteney 19 år The Chess Malt Collection A7 Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 59,6% is a Single Highland Malt Whisky matured in a single selected cask and bottled at 59.6% ABV.

The Chess Malt Collection is a series of 32 different bottlings from various distilleries, where each bottle represents a piece on a chessboard. This 19-year-old Old Pulteney, piece A7, is bottled from a single selected cask at full cask strength, without filtration or added colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is intense with salted caramel, citrus and a distinct alcohol strength.

Palate

The palate is powerful and saline, with orange, honey and a warm spiciness.

Finish

The finish is long and salty, with lingering citrus.

Specifications

Name: Old Pulteney 19 år The Chess Malt Collection A7 Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 59,6%
Distillery: Old Pulteney
Region: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 19 Years
ABV: 59.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: a single selected cask
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: The Chess Malt Collection A7

Flavour Profile

Cask Strength · Maritime · Single Cask

Investment Potential

As part of a series of just 32 different chess-piece bottlings from various distilleries, this 19-year-old Old Pulteney appeals to collectors of the Chess Malt Collection.

Did You Know?

The Chess Malt Collection brings together 32 single-cask bottlings in total, one for each piece on a chessboard, with every bottle coming from a different Scottish distillery.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Pulteney 19 år The Chess Malt Collection A7 Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 59,6%

What does Old Pulteney 19 år The Chess Malt Collection A7 Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 59,6% taste like?

Old Pulteney 19 år The Chess Malt Collection A7 Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 59,6% offers a layered flavour profile – see the full tasting notes above for nose, palate and finish.

Is Old Pulteney 19 år The Chess Malt Collection A7 Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 59,6% worth it?

Yes. The quality, cask selection and Old Pulteney's reputation make this bottle a solid choice for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Should Old Pulteney 19 år The Chess Malt Collection A7 Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 59,6% 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 59.6% ABV.

Which glass suits Old Pulteney 19 år The Chess Malt Collection A7 Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 59,6% best?

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

Is Old Pulteney 19 år The Chess Malt Collection A7 Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 59,6% 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 19 år The Chess Malt Collection A7 Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 59,6% 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 19 år The Chess Malt Collection A7 Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 59,6%, with a character that sets it apart from other Scottish distilleries.