OLD PULTENEY 18 YEAR OLD SCOTCH 750ML

OLD PULTENEY 18 YEAR OLD SCOTCH 

Old Pulteney 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a distinguished Highland single malt that showcases the maritime character for which Old Pulteney is renowned. Matured in a combination of American oak ex-bourbon barrels and Spanish oak casks seasoned with sherry, it offers exceptional depth, rich fruit, and a beautifully balanced coastal influence.

Tasting Notes

The nose is rich and elegant, opening with aromas of honey, dried apricot, and ripe orchard fruit layered over vanilla, toffee, and polished oak. Notes of orange marmalade, raisins, and roasted almonds emerge alongside subtle hints of sea breeze, salted caramel, and baking spice, creating a complex and inviting bouquet.

On the palate, it is full-bodied with a silky, luxurious texture. Flavors of honeyed malt, caramel, and vanilla custard are complemented by dried figs, dates, and candied orange peel. The sherry cask influence contributes layers of dark chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg, and toasted walnuts, while the signature maritime character introduces delicate salinity that beautifully balances the whisky's natural sweetness.

The finish is long, warming, and refined, lingering with notes of dried fruit, oak spice, cocoa, salted toffee, and gentle coastal minerality.

Pairing Suggestions

Old Pulteney 18 Year Old pairs exceptionally well with rich seafood, grilled lobster, smoked salmon, roast duck, and herb-crusted lamb. Aged cheeses such as Comté, Gruyère, mature Cheddar, and aged Gouda complement its nutty sweetness and maritime complexity. For dessert, sticky toffee pudding, dark chocolate torte, orange-infused desserts, or fruitcake beautifully echo its dried fruit and spice notes.

Palate Experience (“Plate Taste”)

The palate opens with a luxurious wave of honey, caramel, and dried orchard fruit before unfolding into layers of rich sherry sweetness, toasted oak, warming spice, and subtle sea salt. The mouthfeel is smooth, creamy, and beautifully balanced, with each sip revealing additional notes of chocolate, roasted nuts, and citrus zest. The finish develops slowly, leaving an elegant impression of sweet malt, maritime freshness, and refined oak.

Old Pulteney 18 Year Old is best enjoyed neat in a tulip-shaped glass. A few drops of water can further reveal its layered fruit, coastal salinity, and refined oak complexity, allowing this mature Highland single malt to fully express its distinctive maritime character.