| Rating | 93 |
| Style |
Scotch Whiskey |
| Classification | Single Malt |
| Age Statement | 12 Years |
| Produced In | Scotland |
| ABV | 40% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $45.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2022-06-27 |
Old Pulteney 12 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review
Produced on the northern tip of mainland Scotland, this 12-year-old single malt ages exclusively in ex-bourbon barrels. That period of maturation and those aging vessels lend bold vanilla and fruit aromas, while the palate lands with an unctuous, round texture, and finishes with a spray of sea water that helps round out its sweetness.
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