Old Pulteney Distillery

Male 1: We all take a great pride and passion in what we're doing here. We always knew with the [inaudible 00:00:07] Whisky and for a connoisseur such as Jim Murray to agree with this, it's good news. Old Pulteney has a long heritage starting in 1826 here in Wick. Our Whisky-making process is handcrafted, using traditional methods, and the operators are all very passionate and care about their work. It's matured here on the site, it never leaves. What's so special is the product itself.

On the nose, you get lots of flavors coming through, fruity flavors. You get vanilla, butterscotch, toffee. But the tastings are special, but... To me, that just tastes like a Christmas cake. You get all the raisins, the spices coming through and it's got a lovely, long finish. The last couple of days here have just been crazy, the phones have been ringing non-stop, people wanting to buy a bottle, some even two. But it means so much to the guys that work in the distillery, they're finally being recognized for the great product they make, and also the people at work, they take a pride in Pulteney distillery as well, so it means something to them.

Male 2: Making Whisky, for me, is not about machines. It's a process, it's a science, but you distill Whisky with your heart. You don't distill it with a machine, you don't distillate with your head. You use your senses, your sight, sound, smell and it comes from feeling, and that's why I believe in making Whiskies. It's a passion, it's a lifestyle. It's not a job, it never has been a job. For me, doing this is a way of life.

Dave: Yeah, every time I come up here, it feels like... Well, there's a connection, you know, for me. So first time to Wick, loved the place. Just from my brief experience going down the water, getting those sort of smell, that can that kind of maritime, that kind of, you know, just the feeling of closeness to the land and the sea...yeah, that fantastic experience. It needs the human element and it needs feeling, and that's, you know, good Whisky. That's where it comes from.

Male 3: Old Pulteney, the Maritime Malt, distilled in Wick since 1826, the most northerly distillery on the Scottish mainland. A distinctly coastal flavor, dry and smooth with a hint of sea air. This multi-award-winning single malt is unashamedly excellent. Old Pulteney the Maritime Malt.

Male 4: Hey, the best Whisky to drink this year is also one of the hardest to find.

Female: Yeah, The Whisky Bible gave Pulteney...

Male 4: Yeah, have you ever had it?

Female: I've never had it, what about you?

Male 4: I've never had it.

Female: No, okay. Well, the Scotch from northern Scotland scored a 97.5 out of 100.

Male 4: Yup, that's pretty good.

Female: The 21 year old single malt... Author of the Whisky Bible says it was tough work. He had to sit home for four straight months taste-testing the Whisky.

Nick: Single Scotch malt, single Scotch!

Female: Put it down, Nick, put it down.

Nick: Well, the best of the best when it comes to Whisky doesn't come from the South, it's from Scotland. The single malt knocked out 1200 rivals to triumph as the World Whisky of the Year. ...distillery there totaled 97.50 out of 100 points, tying the highest score ever given.

Mr. President: Old Pulteney, 21 years old.

Male 5: It's good.

Mr. President: Some think it's the best in the world.

Male 5: I grew up in Detroit, Mr. President. I don't know anything about Scotch. Wines I've learned, but you are the expert on all things, Mr President.