OLD PULTENEY 17 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 46% - Old Bottling

A beloved expression from the maritime distillery at Wick, Old Pulteney 17 Year Old was discontinued in 2017 and has since become one of the most sought-after bottlings in the distillery’s history. Celebrated for its balance of coastal character, mature fruit sweetness and gentle spice, this old-style Pulteney bottling beautifully showcases the distillery’s heritage and distinctive northern Highland profile. Now increasingly hard to find, it stands as a classic example of why Old Pulteney earned the title “The Maritime Malt.” Bottled at 46% and presented with natural colour, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of modern whisky history.

Country: Scotland

Region: Highland

Distillery: Old Pulteney Distillery, Wick

Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Age: 17 Year Old

ABV: 46%

Maturation: Matured in a combination of American oak ex-bourbon casks and Spanish oak ex-sherry casks, delivering a refined balance of fruit, spice and maritime influence.

Size: 70cl

Natural colour

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Aromas of honeyed vanilla, dried fruit, citrus peel and gentle sea breeze salinity. Subtle notes of toffee, apple and soft oak spice develop with time.

Palate: Smooth, layered and elegant. Flavours of sweet malt, sultanas, creamy toffee and warm baking spices unfold alongside hints of brine, orchard fruit and polished oak. Exceptional balance between sweetness and Old Pulteney’s signature maritime character.

Finish: Long, warming and gently spiced, with lingering notes of salted caramel, dried fruit, soft oak and coastal freshness.

About the Distillery:

Founded in 1826 in the historic fishing town of Wick, Pulteney Distillery is one of Scotland’s most northerly mainland distilleries and is famed for its unmistakable maritime character. Its distinctive stills — unusually shaped due to historical limitations imposed by the old distillery buildings — contribute to a spirit rich in texture and personality. Matured close to the North Sea, the whisky develops subtle coastal influences of sea breeze, salt and mineral freshness, earning the brand the celebrated title “The Maritime Malt.” Known for crafting expressive Highland single malts with notes of citrus, brine, vanilla and gentle spice, Pulteney Distillery continues to honour its seafaring heritage while producing whiskies admired for their depth, balance and coastal charm.

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