Old Pulteney 12 Year

I found the old 12yo expression (they changed it in 2019 I believe) in a local supermarket for only 25€ For my beginner taste, for the price I got a awesome scotch The nose is brilliant: creamy, floral and a hint of marine smell The mouthfeel is great, even if the taste is less good than the smell The finish is kinda long, very sweet and still a bit of this marine taste (less than the nose) I’m not very good at reviewing whisky yet, but for such a low price it is the best scotch I ever tried !

There is a noticeable salty element in the aroma, along with honey. It doesn't taste salty, but it has a tartness that blends well somehow with the salt smell. The flavor is strongly fruity, reminiscent of raspberries and apples. The salt element in the experience here is interesting; it's mild, not seaweedy at all, and pleasantly unusual. Overall a distinctive and enjoyable mix of flavors. I was drinking the "old" version which is 43% ABV. Probably one of my favorite Scotches so far, and a good value for a single malt; I will have to see if the newer 40% version measures up. Fingers crossed.

Pleasant butter salt . Unfortunelly only 40% alc and it makes it a bit boring