PBMichiganWolverine
Old Pulteney 17 Year
Single Malt — HIghlands, Scotland
Reviewed
June 23, 2019 (edited August 25, 2019)
This is another one of those whiskies that for whatever reasons escaped me. It used to be so common and available, till it wasn’t. But thanks to my Long Island buddy @Scott_E for sending over a generous pour.
I sort of felt as if this was summer in a bottle. You get this whiff of salty sea air and crisp citrus fruits. It’s as if you’re standing at a craggy Maine dock. You can taste the mineral-y, slate-y backbone, all rubbed with sea salt and lemons. Whereas the likes of Ardbeg and Lagavulin take you to cold North Atlantic sea pounded shores, this is reminiscent of gunpowder grey seas on a warm northeastern shore.
It’s probably outrageously priced now, since it’s no longer made, but if you happen to see it priced reasonably at <$80...grab it. Grab a few. I just hope the new OP lineup is just as good , but something tells me probably not.
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@Soba45 they risk brand dilution unfortunately. I’d be willing to pay extra for the originals, but am skeptical of pulling the trigger on the new ones, just seeing the trend toward lower quality casks
@PBMichiganWolverine Yup save $$ raise prices = more $ :-)
@Soba45 unless they just don’t have the same quality casks, I just don’t see the logic of ending a great series and replacing it with a new lineup
Great review. As you say not hanging out for the latest releases though.
@AntonioSchmid nice! I refrained from getting one—-I still have 1/2 of the pour @Scott_E sent me.
@PBMichiganWolverine Got mine there! 🙂
@AntonioSchmid that’s actually really good...considering this is now discontinued and I’m guessing the new ones aren’t as good
Remedyliquor.com have it for 97,99
@Evilbiochemist I did a recent search after having this—-saw it for $109 at Hi Time wine out of CA
Does anyone know where to get Ol’ Pulteney above and beyond the standard release in Georgia? Haven’t seen anything out here.
@PBMichiganWolverine Understood. Same here. But I am certain I will ultimately, much to the chagrin of my wife (expensive hobby this malt pastime)
@Scott_E I’m almost apprehensive of buying the new ones. I just have a hard time believing it’ll stack up to these originals
@AntonioSchmid it’s worth it...I’d grab one.
@PBMichiganWolverine Wonderfully describes, the flavors and transportation. Old Pulteney is a top favorite of mine. The new regime is out and I have yet to try, and eager to so. I have seen some 17 stock here and there running for about $115, give or take.
Still plenty to find around USD 100. I think it’s worth it.