Old Pulteney 1990
$299.99
Region:Scotland > Highland
This 23 year old bottling of Old Pulteney was matured in both ex-Sherry and Bourbon casks which previously held peated whisky. Bottled at 46% this limited edition is being released in very small quantities in Alberta. Being matured in peated casks this is a very unique expression of Old Pulteney which is typically unpeated.
Distiller's Tasting Note
Nose: Subtle warm wood with hints of peardrops and green apples, fragrant floral notes followed by a spice and fruity touch of ex-sherry casks.
Palate: This full bodied expression is sweet to start with a touch of spice and a long and intense smoky finish.
Andrew's Tasting Note
Nose: This is a curious dram, the fruits were pouring out of the glass as the whisky poured; creamy with candied pineapple, lots of honey, some ashy smoke and a bit of brine; some lovely layers, with the peated cask adding some complexity.
Palate: very sweet, smooth and smoky with a creamy base, and lots of fruit; more diced candied pineapple, honey and vanilla with a big salty backbone; the peat never fades away with leather and some darker fruits emerging.
Finish: long, coating, creamy and fruity with more ashy salty smoke.
Comment: a winter night dram, but very drinkable, I could see a bottle of this disappearing quickly.