Old Pulteney 16 Year Old Traveller's Exclusive Single Malt 700mL is an opulent maritime malt matured 16 years showcasing amber appearance with rich, warming full-on spicy fruitiness tempered by honeyed vanilla and faint floral fragrance aromas, delivering juicy spices, mouth-coating Christmas cake richness, fresh green apples and seductive sweet toffee with long, delicious finish. Specific cask selection combined with unique coastal influence creates whisky defined by spice and intensity, sitting firmly in realms of single malt opulence. Hand-crafted at Pulteney Distillery in Wick on north-eastern Scotland shores, aged next to sea for unmistakable coastal character, ideal for connoisseurs seeking authentic maritime single malt with exceptional heritage.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
This distinguished 16-year-old maritime malt presents an amber colour with brilliant clarity and deep golden highlights, displaying the exceptional quality characteristic of whisky matured for 16 years next to the sea at Pulteney Distillery in Wick, showcasing the unmistakable coastal character shaped by unique coastal influence and specific cask selection.
Aroma
Rich and warming nose reveals full-on spicy fruitiness tempered by honeyed vanilla and a faint floral fragrance. Comforting chocolate notes hint at the indulgence in store, showcasing remarkable depth and complexity that sits firmly in the realms of single malt opulence, creating an aromatic profile defined by spice and intensity that reflects the exceptional character of Old Pulteney.
Palate
Packed full of juicy spices and mouth-coating Christmas cake richness dominates the palate. Hints of fresh green apples and seductive sweet toffee lend this whisky exceptional balance and complexity from 16 years maturation in carefully selected casks, where unique coastal influence shapes the character. The finish is long and delicious, highlighting the exceptional craftsmanship of hand-crafted single malt aged next to the sea with spice and intensity, giving unmistakable coastal character that defines Old Pulteney, the Maritime Malt.
Pairs With
This versatile maritime malt pairs beautifully with Christmas pudding, rich fruit cake, dark chocolate truffles, aged Stilton, smoked duck, honey-roasted game, sticky toffee pudding, spiced apple desserts, roasted nuts, or enjoyed neat in a tulip glass, making it ideal for sophisticated entertaining and special celebrations, showcasing the long, delicious finish with juicy spices and mouth-coating Christmas cake richness that connoisseurs appreciate.
