Old Pulteney
8.1

Old Pulteney

40 Years Old

ABV 51.3%

The sherry dominates on the oaky side. Too much for me but if you like woody corpulent whiskies, this one is for you.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Old Pulteney

Brand

40 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

51.3%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Oaky. Obvious sherry influence. Walnut stain. Peppery. Dark chocolate.Marasquino cherry. Liquorice. Touch of humus.

Palate: Crisp and slightly harsh. Oak prevails, hence a grippy sensation. Beeswax.\rChocolate with brandied cherry.

Finish: Dry and astringent.

Comment: The sherry dominates on the oaky side. Too much for me but if you like woody corpulent whiskies, this one is for you.

Score: 7.8

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Caramalised apples with cinnamon crunch, Dime bars, ploughed earth. Sort of an oily edge, wax or leather jackets. Riding boots. Roast pineapple and sweet chilli.

Palate: Bitter oak up front with that caramalised apple. Then runny honey before the oak spices take grip. Powdered giner and nutmeg.

Finish: Long with ginger.

Comment: Has aged well and retained a certain freshness to it. A sherried delight.

Score: 8.4

8.1
Overall Score

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