Old Pulteney 12 was one first single malts I came upon in my whisky journey and have been a top favorite of mine. Well, tonight was a good night for a pour as I am able to take my time in my solitude and really delve in. The 17 and 21 I have briefly tasted at Whiskyfest 2017. Since then I needed to have these for my own. Best of that 2017 night, for me, was this 21 year old. The pour is a light golden amber color. The nose begins as tropical-fruity, dark chocolate. Slowly as is opens, the briny maritime notes merge into the tropical fruits. Orange creamsicle bursts open and wonderfully dominates. It does weaken and the dance of aromas start to work together. Saw dust, vanilla custard, oatmeal raisin bread, honey and lemon hold the aroma line. The collective aromas are all soft, rounded and gentle. First entry on the palate is ginger root prickly. After acclimation, the palate can begin to detect the flavors. Oranges, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, wood char provide the vibrant side. But there is a soft, sweet to counter. Butterscotch, golden honey, toasted coconut, dried pineapple and syrupy dates. If you want your dram to be sweeter, taking the prickly nature away, add a small dash of water. The finish is medium-long with the ginger prickle and honey that slowly fade to wood dryness with a pinch of salt. All to a deep and soul warming joy. I am a big fan of Old Pulteney. The 12 has accompanied me on many a beach house vacation. This 21 is one to nurse slowly; savor it all. The parts and the whole. A wonderful sipper that would be perfect for a beach sunset or by a warming winter fire. I was able to snag two bottles. One for enjoying now and another for some future unknown purposeful sharing. I am glad I am able to currently enjoy as, alas, this will be soon, if not already, have gone the way of the Dodo. [96/100][$169][Tasted: 2/28/20]