Tony-Scotch
Old Pulteney 12 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
July 27, 2016 (edited November 4, 2019)
Was excited to try this one out based on the positive reviews. While I do see where much of the praise comes from at the same time I'm a bit perplexed by the very high scores.
Nose: Some kind of herb like cilantro or parsley, honey, vanilla, crisp apple, I don't get the sea salt so much that it's known for oddly enough. I think it's there but very faint to me.
Taste: Rich honey, citrus peel, almonds and green apple. Again the maritime flavors of salt and brine still faint to me. Nice buttery mouthfeel. Better than the nose.
Finish: Warm and spicy, some smoke, faint salt, not particularly long.
Good not great. I do think this is the best value in the $30-$40 range. So far it's at the top of the list surpassing Glenmorangie 10. But a 95 score? Really?
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The high score is exaggerated, I agree. It's a characterful dram, no doubt - but far from being a 5-star. It all boils down to personal taste.
I think a score is always a combination of liking something, and wanting to like it. This whisky is fairly unknown and is very good, so it is very likable.