Fine and complex, marked by a salty finish, this single malt is aged in old American oak casks.

Style: Maritime and fruity. Nose: Elegant, lightly smoky. Toasted and fruity notes. Palate: Salty and unctuous. Marked by malted barley. Finish: Tangy and floral.

THE BRAND

Founded in 1826, Old Pulteney is among the distilleries that closed their doors for almost 30 years before re-opening in 1959, at the dawn of one of the biggest booms in the history of whisky. The most northern distillery in mainland Scotland, Pulteney enjoys a superb reputation amongst amateurs: its saline character, enhanced by hints of coconut and broom, has won over the palates of the most seasoned connoisseurs. Owned by the Inverhouse group, its bottlings are predominantly matured in bourbon casks. It has in the past, however, repeatedly marked itself out with bottlings aged entirely in sherry casks dating back to the 1960s.