Old Pulteney 12 Year

Visual: In the glass it is a medium gold. Surprisingly viscous with medium, lasting legs after a swirl. Nose: This has a malty aroma with cereal grains, citrus zest, sea breeze, and almonds. After a while a little vanilla and an indefinable spice (almost like a rye whiskey spiciness) come through. Perhaps this is the influence of the ex-bourbon barrel aging? Palate: The flavor presents grains, nuts, and fruit (strawberries, maybe?), but just the essence of fruit without the sweetness. There is also a slight smokiness, but not like peat. It’s more of a faint charcoal note. The mid-palate is quite dry and woody. Finish: The finish is moderate, with an oaky quality, with a little tannin and dark chocolate bitterness. Later, breathing out through the nose, a slight fruit essence again appears. Empty glass: Trail mix. Overall, while this is not an incredibly challenging or thought provoking dram, it certainly is not without character and interesting elements. Impressive at its price point, if you ask me, and worthy of a four-star rating. I can see why many have said this is their daily dram, or at least one they always keep on hand.

Just got my first dram. Exceeds any expectation

Smooth, lightly peated, feels a bit thin. Perfectly pleasant, but nothing to overly get excited about. Great intro to peat. 5/11/17

Spicy burn