Old Pulteney 17 Year

My good friend Paul wrote to me before I sat down with this glass. He gave me some song ideas for the "theme of the dram" concept I like to do, and the first option is a great fit for this 17 year. "Amber" by 311, and it's going to be in my head all night now (lol). Good color, and a great nose. Maritime sea salt, fruit extravaganza, dark tea, and sweet roses. The palate brought a surprising creamy vanilla, fruit collage, nice amount of smoke, and honey. The finish is long, not overly dry, with sea spray, and orange rind/cherries. 4.25 and a real treat. Another reviewer stated it reminded him of the Balblair, and I agree that it's a dead ringer for the 1999 minus the salty floral notes. Thanks for the sample Everwind.

Excellent whisky. Possesses that effervescent yet viscous and enveloping body of a northern distillery - similar to Balblair but perhaps more herbal and medicinal. Dry fruit on the nose and palate and wonderful long finish. Long and enveloping, great stuff.

Smooth, salty, creamy

Creamy and salty. 12/11/17