Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 43% | Not chill-filtered | No coloring
Old Pulteney 16 y.o. - 43%
Special features: This 16-year-old single malt whisky from the renowned Old Pulteney Distillery matured in a combination of American and Spanish oak casks. The bottling was designed for the travel retail market and impresses with its maritime note, reflecting the character of the northernmost distillery on the Scottish mainland.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Inviting aromas of vanilla and honey, accompanied by a hint of nuts and a slight saltiness that recalls the coastal location of the distillery.
Palate: Full-bodied and balanced, with sweet notes of raisins and tropical fruits that blend with spicy tones of oak and a touch of sea salt.
Finish: Long and warming, with a pleasant combination of fruity and spicy aromas that gently fade away.
Distillery/Bottler: The Old Pulteney Distillery was founded in 1826 by James Henderson in Wick, Scotland. As one of the northernmost distilleries on the Scottish mainland, it produces single malt whiskies known for their maritime note. The distillery uses copper pot stills with characteristic bulbous heads for distillation, which are reflected in the shape of the bottle.
The alcohol content is 43%. This bottling lists 43% as a fixed value in the product profile.
What is the volume of Old Pulteney 16?
The volume is 0.7 liters. The product listing explicitly states 0.7 liters as the fill quantity.
What is the age of Old Pulteney 16?
Old Pulteney 16 is aged for 16 years. The age statement of 16 years is mentioned as a core detail of the bottling.
In what cask types did Old Pulteney 16 mature?
The maturation took place in a combination of American and Spanish oak casks. This cask combination is explicitly described as the maturation type for the product.
Who is the manufacturer and bottler, and what is the origin of Old Pulteney 16?
The manufacturer is the Old Pulteney Distillery and the bottler is an original bottling. The distillery was founded in 1826 in Wick, Scotland, and the bottling was designed for the travel retail market; it is packaged in a box.