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Old Pulteney 12yr

Scotch Old Pulteney Scotland

This is the youngest expression in Old Pulteney's core line of age stated products. I have reviewed the 30yr before, and found it to be delicious.

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Aggregated Reviews

Raided Score: 84
The Whiskey Jug
By Josh Peters
Sweet malty fruity aroma and a fruity, malty, spicy flavor make for a nice combo… really not a bad little malt.
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Raided Score: 95
The Whiskey Wash
By James Logan
The touch of briny flavor from the sea air adds a perfect touch that you won’t find in hardly any other whiskies.
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Raided Score: 87
Whisky Advocate
By Gavin Smith
Malt and toffee on the palate, with spicy oak and a hint of brine. The medium-length finish is nutty, with wood spices.
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Raided Score: 85
Drinkhacker
By Christopher Null
As it stands today, it compares just fine, though without any significant distinction, with any number of other unsherried 12 year old single malts (and some blends) on the market — particularly now that the price is creeping up to close to $50.
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Raided Score: 85
The Daily Pour
By t8ke
I like this. It's a little on the light side, but it's enjoyable and notably very complex.
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House Review

Nose:
Honey, bread, bakery sweets. Faint brine, sea breeze, lemon tart and some gentle pepper.
Taste:
Sweet butter cream. Medium mouthfeel. Faint brine and the sea, honey and pears. This is a delicious, gentle blending of sweets, faint fruitiness and a nice touch of brine.
Finish:
Medium, no heat. Lemons, apples, pears. Brine, honey and toffee. Its sweet, fruity and salty in an impressively complex blend.
Overall:
I like this. It's a little on the light side, but it's enjoyable and notably very complex.
Score:
85
By t8ke
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