Davie-Warner
Old Pulteney 12 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
August 5, 2015 (edited June 25, 2019)
Extra points for eccentric bottle. Without water, the nose sings with rich rum-raisin and buttered toast with marmite (like Mum used to make). With water, ripe asian pear, malty vanilla, moist cedar, a gentle note of peat and touch of sea air that makes my mouth water... (And something in here is whispering chinese fried wonton noodles with duck sauce...) On the palate; moderately sweet, spicy citrus, smooth, warming, a touch salty, comfortable. Finish is long and full, slightly metallic with earthy orange zest and faint iodine that lingers... If you entered the world of single malt via Glenfiddich, this is your next richer, deeper, sea-side stop. Dry Glass: Cedar and oatmeal.
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I never managed to get real access to this Single Malt. I know there's many people giving it the highest ratings, and it's also one of ralfy's favorites. In the end, it all boils down to personal taste, I guess.
Excellent, description ! Also, totally agree re the wonton noodle thing, rofl!
Thanks old boy, following your format! Old Pulteney's a keeper for sure!
great note!!!! Grabing this one for sure~