Old Pulteney 15 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The Data
Category Whisky
Sub-Category Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Origin Highlands
Retail Price $90
ABV 46%
Score 5 Stars/Supreme!
In the Glass
Appearance
Brilliant, pale amber color.
Aromatics
The aromatics are intense and complex with waves of honey, toffee, ginger, candied citrus zest, and cocoa nibs.
Flavor
The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich and powerful honey and malt-driven core with waves of vanilla, dark chocolate, and citrus with hints of black pepper and sea salt.
Intensity & Texture
Full-bodied with dense malt throughout balanced with fresh acidity, citrus, and right salinity.
Cool Factor
We have long been longtime fans of the Whiskies made at Old Pulteney. Their relatively new 15-year-old is our favorite in the portfolio.
Value Grade
Among its peers of 15-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whiskies the Old Pulteney 15 sits in the midlands in terms of cost while out shining most in regards to quality and pure hedonistic pleasure.
Analysis
Since much to our shock and horror Old Pulteney discontinued their great 17-year-old, this lovely 15-year-old is our new favorite Old Pulteney Malt. We find this to be the most perfect expression offered by Old Pulteney. Every Whisky distillery portfolio offers one malt that absolutely hits the sweet spot marrying the rich and bold flavors associated with young Whiskies with more delicate and nuanced flavors found in mature Whisky. If you have room for just one Old Pulteney in your spirits cabinet we suggest this lovely, near-perfect, 15-year-old.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat with a splash of water adding ice only if you must!