Old Pulteney Distillery lies on the Southern side of Wick, it is Scotlands most Northerly mainland distillery. At one time Wick was deemed to be such an unruly place that it suffered froma period of prohibition. Ironically, Pulteney was still producing its whisky throughout the period of enforced abstinence. The whisky was dubbed the Manzilla of the North due to the salty character that has been picked up during the maturation.
Colour: Dark amber. WITHOUT WATER: Nose: Hints of antique wood
- & wax polish. Sweet with defined fresh & floral notes. Palate: A subtle hint of spice, rounded, sweet & fruity. Green apples & fresh cut grass. WITH WATER: Nose: Some gin influences. Defined malty notes
- some wholemeal flour influences linger. With a fresh & fruity edge. Palate: An initial hint of spice
- ground pepper, with a pronounced fruity edge. Some hazelnut & a subtle dark chocolate note. Body: Medium. Finish: Long. Cask Type (s): First fill Sherry butt. Whisky Style: A robust, yet smooth cask strength whisky.