Old Pulteney 1997 / 2015
Old Pulteney 1997 / 2015, 17 YO, 54.2 %
This whisky was bottled for Premium Spirits Belgium in 2015.
The Old Pulteney 1997 / 2015 is a single cask release (cask #1076), with an outturn of 239 bottles.
Nose: Green apples, vanilla, mild citrus and a hint of salt. Ginger. With time more green notes - grass and thyme. A mild and dusty oakiness.
Taste: Medium body but volume turned up high on sweetness. Creamy vanilla. Astringent notes of white pepper, mixed with ginger, cinnamon and nuts. Flaky salt with chili.
Finish: Medium to long finish. Sweet and now more fruity. Honey glazed apples. More green on the finish - again grass and fresh herbs.
Comment: A mouthful!
Score 89/100
Sláinte!
-Thomas