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Old Pulteney 21 Year Old
(0.7l, 46%)
Old Pulteney 21 YO—2012 “Whisky of the Year”—is a Highland single-malt lesson in know-how and tradition.
If you look at a map of Scotland, there is a little point at the top … that’s where the little towns of Wick and Pulteneytown are located, and that is where Old Pulteney Distillery calls home. Back when they built the it in 1826, the only way in or out was by boat, and that was just fine because it kept the constables away. This is a Highland Whisky, which makes since because if they were any higher in latitude, Santa Claus would be living next door.
But these northern gentlemen keep themselves pretty busy. At last count they produced 24 different bottlings and specialty offerings—all from their classic single-malt line. Tons of awards … yadda yadda yadda … great tradition of craftsmanship … yadda yadda yadda …. All you really need to know is that this is all great, single-malt whisky. Every drop that comes off their stills is worth the price of admission.
Each year only one Whisky earns “Whisky of the Year” from Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. Old Pulteney 21YO took the title in 2012 and they got it the old fashioned way … they EARNED it! They age their famous single-malt nectar in the classic combination of first-fill Oloroso Sherry and second-fill ex-Bourbon casks and let the wonder-juice rest undisturbed until it is old enough to vote—21 years … done!
This is just solid know-how and tradition here. The folks at Old Pulteney have been doing God’s work up in the nose-bleed section of Scotland for a long time and, quite frankly, there is nothing else to do up there except make some of the finest Whisky in the world and to wait for the sun to come up in the morning. So it’s no surprise that they have gotten pretty good at the Whisky thing.
If you look at a map of Scotland, there is a little point at the top … that’s where the little towns of Wick and Pulteneytown are located, and that is where Old Pulteney Distillery calls home. Back when they built the it in 1826, the only way in or out was by boat, and that was just fine because it kept the constables away. This is a Highland Whisky, which makes since because if they were any higher in latitude, Santa Claus would be living next door.
But these northern gentlemen keep themselves pretty busy. At last count they produced 24 different bottlings and specialty offerings—all from their classic single-malt line. Tons of awards … yadda yadda yadda … great tradition of craftsmanship … yadda yadda yadda …. All you really need to know is that this is all great, single-malt whisky. Every drop that comes off their stills is worth the price of admission.
Each year only one Whisky earns “Whisky of the Year” from Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. Old Pulteney 21YO took the title in 2012 and they got it the old fashioned way … they EARNED it! They age their famous single-malt nectar in the classic combination of first-fill Oloroso Sherry and second-fill ex-Bourbon casks and let the wonder-juice rest undisturbed until it is old enough to vote—21 years … done!
This is just solid know-how and tradition here. The folks at Old Pulteney have been doing God’s work up in the nose-bleed section of Scotland for a long time and, quite frankly, there is nothing else to do up there except make some of the finest Whisky in the world and to wait for the sun to come up in the morning. So it’s no surprise that they have gotten pretty good at the Whisky thing.
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Category
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StyleSingle Malt Whisky
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Region
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CountryUnited Kingdom, Scotland
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Alcohol46%
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Distillery
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Age
Flavor Spiral™
About The Flavor Spiral
creamy vanilla
apple
caramel
spicy
honey
pear
smoky
sweet
cinnamon
What does Old Pulteney 21 Year Old taste like?
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Old Pulteney 21 Year Old and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Old Pulteney 21 Year Old and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Whisky or Whiskey? The spelling differs geographically. In Scotland and some other parts of the world distilleries usually spell it Whisky; in Ireland and USA they spell it Whiskey.
Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Toasted Grain
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Apples and pears with a bit of spice
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Baked apples with cinnamon, creamy vanilla toffee, and a hint of smoke
Finish
Smooth and dry
Toasted Grain
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Apples and pears with a bit of spice
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Baked apples with cinnamon, creamy vanilla toffee, and a hint of smoke
Finish
Smooth and dry
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Ratings & Reviews
Benjamin,
I loved this one. It was smooth with a hint of vanilla. Just what I love in a good Scotch along with a hint of smoke.
Burk,
Since reading about OP 21 in the 2012 whiskey bible, I’ve ordered and finished 4 bottles before breaking down and getting two to savor. An absolutely wonderful indulgence for the discerning scotch lover.
Michael,
I bought this for my dad for his 80th birthday! It sat here for over a month before he got here - oh how tempting that box was, but I did wait! Its the most expensive bottle Ive ever had; def worth the cost!
guest,
Excellent
Matt,
Just poured a glass and its lovely. Smooth and just a hint of peat.
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