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Old Pulteney 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml

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$189.98
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The Maritime Malt Born in the Port of Wick Caithness Founded by James Henderson in 1826 Old Pultney Eighteen Years Old is matured in hand-selected fine oak ex-bourbon casks and Spanish oak casks, gently absorbing the distinctive sea air. Intense and warming, Old Pulteney Eighteen Years Old envelopes in its depths -- truly the Maritime Malt. As the man behind the town's 19th Century finishing boom, Sir William Pulteney put Wick on the map, but today the Pulteney name is better known for its unique single malt whisky. Distilled and matured by the sea, the liquid in our casks is cocooned by salty air swept ashore on Arctic winds. During Wick's heyday as Europe's herring capital, the vessels, adorned with their generous, sparkling hauls of silver darlings, also carried fishermen in theur droves. Exhausted after weeks of high seas hardship, the courageous seafarers who landed silver by the barrel were rewarded with liquid gold by the cask. Since 1826, Pulteney Distillery has endured everything nature and man can throw at it, including 25 years of prohibition. Old Pulteney is inseperable from the spirit of the harbour town it calls home which is why it will always be The Maritime Malt. Our Eighteen Years Old is matured next to the sea first in fine American oak ex-bourbon and Spanish oak casks. Warm amber on the eye with welcoming chocolate, creamy vanilla and rich honey on the nose, tempered by vibrant spices. A whisper of flowery fruitiness leads to crisp bursts of citrus and apple reminiscent of the ocean spray off the wild Caithness coastline. Eighteen Years Old The rugged beauty of Scotland's far north coast knows no equal and Robert Louis Stevenson recorded the savage majesty of Wick's weather in his diaries, with accounts of boats emerging "beat out-a-teeth of black winds." Wind-beaten by winter storms and gently kissed by white summer nights, the brisk sea-scented air adds an elengant flourish to this charismatic single malt. Display Tubes/Boxes: Display boxes subject to availability.

Product Specs

Alcohol by Volume46.0%
Country of OriginScotland
RegionHighlands
UPC632070101358

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Awards & Scores

Critic reviews and blind-tasting competition results for this bottle.

What critics and judges wrote

IWSC judges · Silver · 2024
Pink rose, and red fruits lead to a warm palate with notes of redcurrants, toasted hazelnuts, and caramel toffee. A hint of sweetness lingers on the finish.
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Show 7 more notes, 2019 to 2026
Bronze2026iwsc.net ↗
Aromas of dried mango and subtle clove lead to a spicy palate with hints of honeyed cardamom, finishing long with gentle nuttiness and a touch of earthiness.
Silver · 91 pts2025iwsc.net ↗
Lemon zest and tropical fruit nose. On the palate, sweet fruits and cinnamon emerge, complemented by a delicate warmth. The finish is a delightful medley of dry rose petals and spice. Well-balanced.
Silver · 91 pts2023iwsc.net ↗
Textures of orange feature throughout with candied citrus on the nose and spicy cloves and marmalade on the palate, combined with firm oak characters and creamy vanilla.
Gold Outstanding2022iwsc.net ↗
Ripe orchard fruit, with warm honey and sweet vanilla on the nose, met beautifully with fresher flavours of citrus peel and lime marmalade on the palate. Rounded and creamy, with delicious notes of banana milkshake on the finish.
Silver2021iwsc.net ↗
Milk chocolate appears on the nose alongside bonfire smoke. On the palate oak spice blends with wine gum, treacle toffee and ripe pear flavours.
Silver2020iwsc.net ↗
The nose is youthful in style, showing fresh cereal tones and the sweetness emerges on the palate with dried rasin and apricot fruits, with a touch of char smoke in the background.
Gold2019iwsc.net ↗
A great whisky, superbly polished with mahogany and bees wax. … Oily and smooth but balanced and very elegant. … A fantastic example with a nice long finish.
Wine Enthusiast · Kara Newman · December 2021
Dark dried fruits, notably fig and raisin, and light vanilla entice the nose. … Adding water releases a billow of peat smoke and black pepper heat on the bracing exit.
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Whisky Advocate · Gavin Smith · 2018
Rich, warming aromas of cinnamon, honey, oak, and milk chocolate. The chocolate darkens on the full palate, with contrasting ripe pears and crème brûlée. A hint of brine, along with citrus fruits and light oak in the lengthy finish.
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Distiller · Stephanie Moreno
The aroma is full of fruits like apple, apricots, and orange peel along with honey. … Light smoke is present throughout and the finish is of moderate length. A solid dram and a lovely way to end the evening.
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World Whiskies Awards judges · Category Winner · 2024
The nose reveals peachy, dried fruit aromas, golden syrup, caramel, and brown sugar … The palate enjoys liqueur-soaked raisins, red fruits, and a decadent chocolate fruit sponge cake finish. … creating a superbly fruity and floral bouquet.
Read the judges' note on worldwhiskiesawards.com
Show 2 more notes, 2023 to 2024
The nose reveals peachy, dried fruit aromas, golden syrup, caramel, and brown sugar … The palate enjoys liqueur-soaked raisins, red fruits, and a decadent chocolate fruit sponge cake finish. … creating a superbly fruity and floral bouquet.
The palate is creamy with notes of chewy vanilla, dried pineapple and lemon zest. Overall, a well balanced whisky with some herbaceous notes developing into a fairly long finish.

Competition medals

San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold 2024Silver 2022
Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition
International Spirits Challenge

17 medals from 5 competitions, 2019 to 2026.

Tasting Notes

Flavor profile

How strongly each flavor family shows up across 18 notes from 7 publications, weighted by source.

  • Herbal & greenspearmint, lemon verbena tea, dry rose petals, pink rose, peach rose waterLight
  • Fruitydark dried fruits, fig and raisin, Sherry-dipped fruit, ripe pears, citrus fruitsClear
  • Sweetlight vanilla, vanilla more pronounced, honey, crème brûlée, toasted marshmallowsClear
  • Oak & maltoak, light oak, lots of wood influence, nutty, toasted malt flavorClear
  • Smokebillow of peat smoke, light smoke, a whiff of smoke, bonfire smoke, touch of char smoke in the backgroundA hint
  • Spiceblack pepper heat, cinnamon, baking spices, cardamom spice, dry spicesClear

Flavor map

Old Pulteney 18 Year Old against other Scotch whiskies we carry. Closer dots taste more alike.

← More delicateRicher →Less smokySmokier →Old Pulteney 18 Year OldCompass BoxThe Spice TreeGlen Moray ElginHeritage PortwoodFinish 21 Year OldSpringbank 15 Year Old

Closest Scotch whiskies at a similar price: Compass Box The Spice Tree ($99.98), Glen Moray Elgin Heritage Portwood Finish 21 Year Old ($249.98), and Springbank 15 Year Old ($299.96).

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Each whisky's place on the map, from 0 to 10.

WhiskyRichSmokyPrice
Old Pulteney 18 Year Old (this bottle)6.02.7$189.98
Lochlea 'Our Barley'6.02.6$69.98
Compass Box The Spice Tree6.12.4$99.98
Glen Moray Elgin Heritage Portwood Finish 21 Year Old6.32.8$249.98
Springbank 15 Year Old6.32.8$299.96
Glenfiddich Our Solera 15 Year Old5.62.4$69.97
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Single Highland Malt5.92.2$79.98
Glenmorangie The Nectar d'Or Sauternes Cask6.22.2$99.98
Mortlach 16 Year Old5.72.2$129.98
The Dalmore 12 Year Old5.52.4$79.97
The Glenlivet 18 Years Old5.52.4$159.97
Glenglassaugh 12 Year Old5.82.1$74.98
Isle of Jura Distillery 18 Year Old6.43.2$99.98
Aberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured6.02.0$74.98
Dalwhinnie Distillers Edition5.53.2$199.96
Glenfarclas 12 Year Old5.32.9$79.98
The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old5.82.0$119.98
Cragganmore 21 Year Old5.52.1$599.96
Lismore 15 Year Old6.03.5$44.98
Lismore 18 Year Old6.03.5$49.97
Dewar's 18 Year Old 'The Vintage'5.22.5$69.98
Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26 Year Old6.23.5$749.98
The Dalmore 15 Year Old6.21.9$159.98
Glenmorangie 'A Tale of Tokyo'5.23.0$119.96
The Macallan Sherry Oak Cask 12 Year Old5.71.9$119.97
Talisker Glacial Edge 45 Year Old6.52.0$6,999.96
The Dalmore Gran Reserva5.32.2$349.96
Dewar's White Label5.32.1$16.97
The Dalmore 1263 King Alexander III5.42.0$349.96

Flavor scores are our estimates. A flavor scores higher when more critics mention it and when they describe it more strongly, so no single review sets the result. They are not a rating from any publication.

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