Tried at The Irish Heather Gastro pub with John. Feb 18, 2017. 1st of a flight of 4. $21/dram in house The Pulteney distillery was created in 1826 as part of “Pultneytown” - a settlement built to house and supply fisherman during the herring boom in Wick. It’s the northern coastal location that gives this whiskey it’s slight saltiness and brightness. The 17 year is made up from over 90% refill Bourbon casks providing for the predominant flavours of honey and vanilla to balance with the coastal elements from Scotland most northern mainland distillery