OLD PULTENEY 21 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 46%

A legendary Highland single malt, Old Pulteney 21 Year Old has long been admired for its depth, elegance and unmistakable maritime character. Matured for over two decades in a combination of American oak ex-bourbon and Spanish oak ex-sherry casks, this award-winning expression delivers a beautifully layered profile of coastal freshness, rich fruit, honeyed sweetness and refined oak. Once crowned “World Whisky of the Year” in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, the 21 Year Old remains one of the distillery’s most distinguished bottlings and a firm favourite among collectors. Bottled at 46% with natural colour, it is an exceptional example of Pulteney’s northern Highland craftsmanship.

Country: Scotland

Region: Highland

Distillery: Pulteney Distillery, Wick

Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Age: 21 Year Old

ABV: 46%

Maturation: A carefully balanced combination of American oak ex-bourbon casks and Spanish oak ex-sherry casks, contributing richness, complexity and pronounced coastal influence.

Size: 70cl

Natural colour

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Elegant aromas of honey, dried fruit and vanilla custard, interwoven with citrus peel, sea spray and warm oak spice. Subtle hints of toffee and roasted nuts add further depth.

Palate: Rich and full-bodied. Layers of sweet malt, sultanas, spiced orange, salted caramel and creamy vanilla unfold, supported by gentle brine and a refined interplay of sherry sweetness and coastal minerality.

Finish: Long, warming and sophisticated. Lingering notes of dried fruit, polished oak, gentle salinity and soft spice create a beautifully integrated and memorable conclusion.

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 — uniquely shaped due to historical building constraints — contribute to a spirit rich in texture and individuality. Matured close to the North Sea, Old Pulteney develops subtle coastal influences of sea breeze, salt and mineral freshness, earning the whisky its celebrated title “The Maritime Malt.” Known for crafting expressive Highland single malts with notes of citrus, brine, vanilla and warm spice, Pulteney Distillery continues to honour its seafaring heritage with whiskies admired worldwide for their depth, balance and coastal charm.

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