Visit scotch whisky distillery scotland old pulteney. The old pulteney distillery was, until 2012, the northernmost whisky producing facility on the scottish mainland. Old pulteney s story old pulteney is the most northernly distillery on the uk mainland, lying just 18 miles 30km south of john ogroats. Named after sir william putney, a scottish advocate and politician, old pulteney was founded in 1826. The pulteney distillery is a malt whisky production and aging facility in the pulteneytown area of wick, caithness, in the highland area of scotland. The old pulteney distillery shop, wick, scotland youtube. Old pulteney named best whisky in the world pursuitist. The whisky amber gold, with a devilish good nose brimming with a complex, lively mix of caramel, spice, fresh fruit. Pulteney is one of only a few scottish distilleries to be named after a person, sir william pulteney, the founder of pulteneytown. The pulteney distillery was founded in 1826 and after spells under the ownership of buchanandewar, dcl, hiram walker and allied domecq the distillery was sold to inver house in 1995, since when it has been the centrepiece of the company. I liked the whisky, but it wasnt anything special, in my opinion. Pulteney distillery feature page on undiscovered scotland.
Dec 04, 2014 the whisky shop recently joined a motley crew of whisky bloggers on an exciting trip to the far northern highlands of scotland to visit old pulteney distillery and experience its rugged, maritime. The second lesson was that old pulteney 20 year old, was one of the best single malts around. Jun 04, 2018 of course, im forgetting old pulteney which is a good tour and a welcome selection of whiskies. Throughout the long and eventful history of pulteney distillery, the quality of both our whisky and the process by which we make it remains a source of pride to us all. Today, im having a look at the clipper commorative limited edition. You can buy old pulteney 25yearold at online retails including master of malt and the whisky exchange. Located in the coastal town of wick, the history of old pulteney dates back to 1826 with its founding by james henderson, at the height of the regions herring boom. Announced in september 2017, old pulteney 25 year old is a handsome single malt from the distillery in wick. Tours through the old pulteney distillery available all year round. Its huge harbour was built in 1808 and a decade later 822 boats were operating out of the port. Old pulteney relaunches with new design and whisky lineup. There was a 2002 single cask for the viking line, the 1990 vintage which already existed as a limited edition and this old pulteney 2006 vintage. Old pulteney duncansby bottling note named for the duncansby head lighthouse near john ogroats, this travel retail old pulteney single malt scotch whisky is matured in a combination of american exbourbon and spanish exsherry casks, resulting in a wellbalanced dram.
But it isnt until late 2011 that the world truly learns of these mature expressions. A single malt whisky produced by a distillery in a remote part of scotland has beaten 1,200 whiskies from around the world to be crowned world whisky of the year. The location manager had visited 14 distilleries, macdonald says. The old pulteney whisky produced by the pulteney distillery in wick, northern scotland, took the top spot in jim murrays respected 2012 whisky bible. It is worth clearing up a source of confusion immediately. The flagship whisky of inver houses single malts portfolio, the pulteney distillery is one of the most northerly distilleries on the scottish mainland. Only 1,254 bottles of this rare and exceptional whisky will be available through specialist outlets around the world, with a recommended retail price of.
When you visit, youll find out how our awardwinning scotch is crafted by joining us on a behindthescenes tour. It is from here they occasionally churn out older bottlings, such as the relaunch of their 35year old last year. The most northern distillery in mainland scotland, pulteney enjoys a superb reputation amongst amateurs. As the distillery states, this is a good balance of the spicy and the sweet. Old pulteney on top of the world as 1989 vintage crowned best single malt the team at pulteney distillery in wick is celebrating one of its greatest triumphs to date in the global industry, after.
Oct, 2017 it also served as a stark reminder of how a distillery can work with its environment in times past, the sea was the most important transport link for pulteney distillery and emerge to become an integral part of the community. New 12 year old old pulteney vs the old version which one is best. A limited number of bottles will be available for purchase in the united states. My first commercial style video a massive thanks to distillery manager malcolm for letting me loose in his distillery for my first commercial video allowing me to promote what i can do.
Old pulteney distillery wick, highland, united kingdom. Pulteney distillery visitor centre wick 2020 all you need. We mostly use second fill american oak, plus some spanish oak first fill. The old pulteney distillery is located in the town of wick at the northeast tip of scotland. Smokehead, old pulteney 2, an cnoc, balblair 3, and tartan of holland. In addition to navigating, your guide provides live commentary and anecdotes about each stop on the itinerary, from dunrobin castle to lunch in the ancient viking. The old pulteney 15 year old whisky definitely hits you right away with the spiciness. Sep 23, 2016 the old pulteney distillery shop, wick, scotland ali ismail. An unusual feature of the distillery is that its wash still has no lyne arm, which enables a richer and more oily newmake spirit. Distillery history founded in 1826 by james henderson at the height of wicks celebrated herring boom, the pulteney distillery is one of the most northerly scotch whisky distilleries on the british mainland.
The traditional craftsmanship deployed when the distillery first opened its doors in 1826 is what continues to characterise old pulteney single malt scotch whisky nearly two. Didnt offer much complexity or character for its price range you wont go wrong either. The distillery produces the old pulteney single malt whisky at a number of ages and has a visitor centre in huddart street. The old pulteney was one of a fleet of 12 super yachts which departed london on sunday 1st september 20 on a yearlong voyage around the world, stopping in the northern. Pulteney whisky buy pulteney whiskies online master of. The correct name of the distillery is pulteney distillery, while the correct name of its product is old pulteney. Now they are back with a quarter century old expression in the form of the. Founded in 1826, old pulteney is among the distilleries that closed their doors for almost 30 years before reopening in 1959, at the dawn of one of the biggest booms in the history of whisky. The spices hit you hard, but then the sweetness lingers on your tongue. Walking around the distillery, and the town, this still feels like the case. Nov 20, 2012 old pulteney single malt scotch whisky unveiled old pulteney 40 year old, the oldest official bottling in its line of single malts. It was a mix of salty sea air kind of minerals and floralforest berries. It was founded in 1824 and has operated almost continuously since.
To visit our website, you must be of an age at which the purchase and consumption of alcohol is permitted according to the legislation in your country of residence. Old pulteney 12 year old was quite mediocre but still an okay whisky. Old pulteney distillery, wick, highland, united kingdom. Old pulteney caithness award winning single malt scotch whisky.
Old pulteney 12 year the whiskey dictionary youtube. Read about the history of the old pulteney whisky distillery in wick, scotland which. Discover the complete old pulteney collection of single malt scotch whiskies. Pulteney distillery, wick whisky distilleries visitscotland. We also offer tutored masterclass and the opportunity to hand bottle your very own old pulteney straight from the cask. Whisky distillery tour the pulteney distillery the pished fish. It was aged for quarter of a century, starting out in american oak casks for 22 years more info. It is located on the outskirts of the north highland town of wick and is the only distillery to be named after a person, sir william johnstone pulteney.
Old pulteney 12 year old is a wonderful scotch whisky from wick scotland. With a history stretching back to 1826, pulteney distillery lies at the heart of its wick hometown. Visit the old pulteney website for more information and to book tours where to buy old pulteney 25yearold whisky. One of scotlands most northerly mainland distilleries, it has been characterised by a spirit of endurance down the centuries a spirit embodied by the unique malt whisky with which it has been so long synonymous. Book a whisky distillery tour scotland old pulteney. It was matured in just a handful of firstfill exbourbon casks. Old pulteney releases exclusive 40 year old single. The evolution of old pulteney with andrew milne whisky and. This is a fishing town that was famed for its herring fishery, now sadly depleted.
We were working in scotland and on our one day off the 3 of us thought lets drive to old pulteney distillery. Distillery manager john macdonald tells me the story as we tour around. As there are limited spaces on each tour please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Old pulteney 15 ans 2004 sherry cask the little big book 50,2%. If there are no laws on this matter, then you must be at least 18 years old.
Each distillerys product also gets an entry covering its history and a longer. Oct 03, 2017 the pulteney distillery, makers of old pulteney scotch whisky, is located in the remote fishing village of wick in the northern highlands region of scotland. Old pulteney is the embodiment of history, people and place. Jul 25, 2018 early 2018 old pulteney announced a trio of new travel retail exclusives. Although the herring trade that dominated wicks commerce is no more, old pulteney is still going from strength to strength. The incorporated film and historical images used on this web site are from the johnston collection, the wick. And pulteney is the northernmost distillery on the scottish mainland. Old pulteney launches second 35 year old limited edition. That distinction fell into new hands with the opening of wolfburn distillery in thurso. Jim murrays whisky bible, the most influential publication on whisky in the world, names old pulteney 21 year old the world whisky of the year 2012, starting one of the busiest and most exciting periods in distillery s history. It is the oldest legal distillery in the parish of glenlivet, and the production place of the scottish whisky of the same name.
Award winning old pulteney single malt scotch whisky has just announced a second release of its limited edition 35 year old expression, following the success of its first release in 2014 which sold out globally. Located in historic caithness, a fishing port in wick, old pulteney has a longstanding relationship with the sea. The glenlivet distillery is a distillery near ballindalloch in moray, scotland that produces single malt scotch whisky. High in the rough north, the pulteney distillery was founded in 1826 by james henderson and stayed in the family for a long time.
From the late 18th century until the start of wwi, the northern port of wick was the capital of the herring trade. Pulteney distillery adds 25yearold scotch to its portfolio. The spirit of the seafaring past of the town lives on in the form of old pulteney single malt scotch whisky long renowned as the maritime malt, and with a history stretching back to 1826. Built in 1826, the pulteney distillery is rich in history. Old pulteney duncansby head 1l whisky master of malt. Tours take place at 11am and 2pm, or by prior arrangement.
Old pulteney distillery rests at the heart of its hometown, wick, in the scottish highlands. Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the wikipedia article. Old pulteney scotch whisky 12 ans dage maison du whisky. Old pulteney 12 yrs was kinda funny mix of two themes not so close to each other. Pulteney distillery visitor centre wick 2020 all you need to. Old pulteney is a highlands single malt distillery on the caithness coast that may not have as much name recognition as big players like the. A tour is the ideal way to experience this craftsmanship first hand. Known as the maritime malt, old pulteney was founded in 1826, at a time when. In summer this distillery can get very busy, so it is wise to book a tour in advance.
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