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Old Pulteney 12 Year Old Reviews
Tasting Notes
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Producer's Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep amber with a slight pink hue.
Nose: Medium to high intensity, dry with a briny hint of sea air.
Palate: Sweet, floral, citrus: lemon and lime plus dry banana skin. Smooth and faintly salty.
87 Customer Reviews
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I find it very difficult to seriously fault anything that Old Pulteney produce. The 12 yr old is one of my all time favourite affordable whiskies. Huge character beyond its tender years with lots of tropical fruit and a nostalgic hint of seaside air. The 17 and 21 year olds are sublime too!
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this is such a treat that it brought me back to single malts.
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How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of being and ideal Grace I love thee to the level of everyday's Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight I love thee freely, as men strive for Right I love thee purely, as they turn from praise
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Big fan of this little whisky, always keep a bottle for when I don't want to drink the more expensive stuff. For the price I don't think you can get a better dram. Easy-going but with a complexity that keeps you coming back.
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A little disappointed with this scotch.. considering how great the reviews are I was expecting something a little more bold.. this seemed a bit thin on the palate and a slight bitter after taste (lines is the best description I would say) a slight saltiness and citrus fruits but nothing fantastic..,it's probably the first single malt that I wouldn't buy again... but I'll certainly finish the bottle!
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Have seen mixed reviews...this is an easy going lovely little malt that requires a teaspoon of water to really open up the nose and ease the brine after taste,leaving a little coaster on top for a few minutes optional.In brief on the nose (fruit cake aroma's.)On the palate almond and citrus with slight hints of brine once 1-2 teaspoons of water have been added the flavour really opens up.Very easy to drink,not to complicated and always giving on the flavour.
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Salt,lemon,lime and smokey in my opinion not as good as the 21-year.I may come back at a later date to refresh my memory ;-)
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Had a glass or two on a trip to Scotland, liked it so much that I bought a bottle home. Best Whiskey I have ever tasted
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lovely tipple I must say. This is the one you have if its going to be along night. kind to the palate. It will find space on my top shelf. Been a whisky drinker for 50 yrs so i think I know a good one, and this is very good.
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Beginner nose here and I really like this one. Tried this after starting with a Speyburn 10 yr. The color is a beautiful amber. It's mild, not too intense, can get close without burning. I get a dominant fruitiness. Maybe a little honey. Cinnamon? I must be mad. Caught a smokiness too. More so after adding a few drops of water. And the fruit wasn't as dominant afterward, I guess what you'd expect. Others have said citrus - my novice palate didn't get that. However, after adding a little more water, up to about a full teaspoon now, I did get a sense of brine. Others have said banana which I missed and was then quite surprised...at the very end when I thought it was all over. It was there and gone in an instant, actually kind of exciting. Finishes quickly. Overall taste, mouthfeel... Velvety in the front for me with a strong bite on the sides of the tongue and a smoothness to the back.
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Love this dram excellent for the price. Mostly drink islay whiskies currently but when I want change this is my go to. The fruit flavours are there but very hard to determine, for me its closer to pear than anything else.
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Great price, value for money i must say! The noes shows lingering fruity(citrus) sweetness together with malt. No banana though. Medium, spicy, and fruity on the palate, but a hint of bunfire. Real good balance! - aftertaste is well balanced, no sharpness at all. The fruit stays for quiet a long time. ENJOY
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I loved this scotch. So refreshing and goes well with a log fire burning next to you.
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Wow a 750ml 86 proof single malt 12 yr scotch for under $40?! It seemed too good to be true until I tried it. Spicy, creamy, salty with a little citrous, smokey sweetness and some heat. I'm not tasting the banana but there is a subtle fruit flavor without being overly sweet. I want to add apricot for some reason. It needs a little water or ice to unlock the flavors for the palate to match the nose. The finish is a tad bitter but it doesn't linger and definitely doesn't resemble an immature scotch. It's reminiscent of seawater but I suppose that's its heritage. Either way, it's smooth with a little bite and a flavor that's somewhere between a drier Glenfiddich and fruitier Glenmorangie with more attitude than Red Breast. It's definitely a top choice in its price range with diminishing returns when spending $20 more for something on a higher shelf. This is a must try that could easily turn into a regular sipper. Just grab a bottle as it won't disappoint.
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Do yourself a favor and spend an evening with this single malt, would i buy it again?..ohhh..yes..
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Nice citrus, creamy, salty and a good finish. It's a buy and a great price.
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Salty, creamy, sweet, medium finish and @ 63 CDN.....dam good dram.
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The best way that I can describe the main flavour that develops in the mouth is of 'bubbly banana'. A very smooth and refreshing taste indeed.
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Bananas, malt, honey and sea salt. Interesting aroma. The taste is even more interesting. I've been a whisky drinker for a long time and I have come to prefer those with a unique taste like this one. I just can't understand why it doesn't have more of a reputation. It's very hard to find in the USA and I live I in New York City. I highly recommend this
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Wether you're a new whisky drinker or an experienced malt maniac, this is a great whisky. And for the price, it's real value for money; amazing price! Enjoy!
