Old Pulteney 12 Year

Nose: Immediate salt, green apple, toffee, pineapple, licorice Taste: Lemongrass, mint, lemon, tartness, herby, a touch less salt than in the nose

Some coastal elements on the nose with very faint hint of smoke. The palate is round and sweet, a decent amount of toasted malt, a hint of smoke. There is some vanilla with a nice round honey at the center, a touch of caramel, with a dry finish that has dark chocolate notes. There is a bit of brine and a bit of salt. Most of the flavors kind of come and go, without any one lingering too long. There is a bit of woodiness, but not too much. There is actually a lot going on here. For the price, this is fantastic. Even if it were $15 more, it'd still be worth buying. It actually reminds me a bit of Highland Park, not as bold or spicy, but some of the same elements

My star rating is based on the taste and experience alone, for the price, it is a great value and something I will probably always have on hand. I would have to disagree with others that say this is not complex, each time I try this I find myself discovering new things that I hadn’t tasted the previous time. It is like a citrusy slightly sweet sea breeze and has a good long finish. The peat is there but I find myself really searching to find it. The scotch itself stands out way more than its label!

Beautiful salty sea breeze on this with some toffee, vanilla and a lasting finish.