Whiskali
Old Pulteney 17 Year
Single Malt — HIghlands, Scotland
Reviewed
July 26, 2019 (edited August 25, 2019)
It’s a bummer Old Pulteney 17 has been discontinued because it’s delicious!
I opened this bottle 4 months ago (bunkered a backup) and have been slowly making my way through it.
It checks all the standard quality boxes; it’s non-chill filtered, no color added and 46% abv. But it’s more than that, this has great mouthfeel, balance and incredibly nuanced flavors.
I get the same things on the nose and palate ... toffee, fresh flowers, berries, dry leaves and a touch of brine.
The finish is medium and salty/sweet. Wonderful!
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@Whiskali no not at that price for me!
@Whiskali Personally scarcity and nostalgia but I'm not a huge OP fan. I liked the 17 and 21 but didn't blow me away. Still have an unopened bottle of the 21 I'd love to offload at mkt prices!
@dubz480 I haven’t tried the 21 and prices have crept up since it was discontinued. I’m seeing it for $300 which is basically the same price as the 25 year old. Do you think it’s worth the premium or is it more of a scarcity/nostalgia thing?
Nice review. Really enjoyed this and the 21 yr expression. Cheers!