Old Pulteney 12 Year

Tasted neat. Nose: Caramel, wood. Also honey and a hint of brown sugar or light molasses. Arrival: The first thing you get is a sour apple or pear with a little whisper of smoke in the background. Also a not so subtle smack of pineapple or melon. Then, brine. The saltiness takes a second to hit your palate but once it does it is very noticeable - not offputting, however. I've heard it likened to ocean but this does not have the extreme salt of seawater. Think instead of shellfish cooked in a splash of seawater. Very interesting. Finish: Very subtle hint of almond. Slightly bitter smoke but very faint. Touch of black pepper on the tongue as it fades out. A very enjoyable dram that I will happily be spending more time with over the next few weeks. This whisky has a lot to offer that you might not catch on the first tasting. Would certainly recommend.

Every smell, every sip it gets better. Friendly but not simple. Classic Scotch, but in no way predictable Nose: pear and apple, honey, Christmas sugar cookie without the frosting, slight saltiness Taste: salty, corn flakes, honey, but spicy with a sparkly finish

Leicht scharf etwas salzige note

A salty, honey-lemon-infused nose. Oily and salty on the palate with plenty of lemon, buttered popcorn and anise. A short, (you've guessed it!) salty finish, lemon, oak but a little harsh. Water (and about 15 minutes), surprisingly removes some of the harshness, making it more enjoyable.

Complex flavor profile, minimal burn.

Nice nose, another easy drinking whiskey.