Old Pulteney 2004 15 YO (LMdW)
Old Pulteney 2004 15 YO (LMdW), 50.2 %
Today I bring you a review of a single cask release by Pulteney Distillery in Wick, Scotland, exclusively for La Maison du Whisky in France and their Little Big Book Series. The Old Pulteney 2004 15 YO was matured in a single sherru butt (cask #126) with a total outturn of 726 bottles.
You can buy the Old Pulteney 2004 15 YO in Norway at NOK 2255 (1733101). You can also order it directly from La Maison du Whisky at € 159 + taxes + shipping + customs etc.
Nose: Right off I am met by something a little sour and mineral like. It is reminiscent of a Tobermory. After a few seconds it does relax a little and I am met with various fruits; dried fruits as well as lemon, pineapple and banana. Salt and vanilla. There are sherry notes here as well. In the background hints of detergent, vinegar and sulphur.
Taste: Medium body. Sugary sweet, heavily so. Vanilla and tropical fruits; coconut, pineapple, grapefruit, lemon and banana. A touch maritime.
Finish: Medium long finish. Even sweeter now, but also somewhat darker in character. Fruit drops, coffee and chocolate are added to the mix. No more sour notes, just sweetness. Well, a touch of salt. Soft oakiness.
Comment: An odd Pulteney to me.
Score: 84/100
Slainte!
- Thomas
