I've had quite a few Old Pulteneys, but not many from independent bottlers.
0.2 (Pale staw)
Nose
Fresh apples, quite a sting, nuttiness at the bottom. Dates.
Palate
Big, in-your-face taste. Hazelnut, honey. Spicy and a little harsh.
Finish
Wood spice, very oaky. Clear black pepper. Stewed apples.
Quite unusual for a bourbon finish, and not very much in character for Pulteney either. Fun - but rather unbalanced and a bit too peppery for my tastes. Gets a little better with water - sweeter and with almost a PX spiciness - but the bottom line remains. That said - pungent, tasty, interesting.
Score
77 / 100
0-50 Subpar
51-60 Drinkable
61-70 Decent
71-80 Good
81-90 Great
91-100 Fantastic
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| Country | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Region | Highland |
| Brand | Old Pulteney |
| Distillery | Pulteney Distillery |
| Bottler | Cadenhead's |
| Bottling Range | Authentic Collection |
| Abv (%) | 56.1 |
| Production Year | 2006 |
| Bottling Year | 2017 |
| Age | 11 |
| Cask Type | Bourbon Hogshead |
| Turnout | 294 |
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