Old Pulteney 17 Year Old
Makes Me Grin
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Review by @UisgeJon
- Nose23
- Taste22
- Finish22
- Balance22
- Overall89
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- Brand: Old Pulteney
- Type: Scotch
- Region: Highland
- ABV: 46%
So, I seem to be having the good fortune of bartenders making mistakes that go in my favor lately, and this was another. I ordered the Old Pulteney 12, and he accidentally poured me the 17. Sweet.
Nose: A lovely first impression; a sweet "hello." A bit of peppery burn, which I'm fond of. Licorice, honey, florals, open up to caramel. There is some fantastic depth here. A solid start.
Palate: Honey, clove and vanilla play a strong role in this palate at the start, which then give way to maple, which is very interesting in a fantastic way. Citrus notes are hidden there too, with apple and a bit of orange zest, with just a pinch of sea salt at the end. I'm very impressed.
Finish: More pepper, more maple, followed by some cinnamon. You also pick out more of the honey and sea salt that started on the palate. Not the longest finish, but a very good one.
This is a keeper. There is a place on every shelf for this bottle.
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I'm with you. Can't wait to open my 21 year OP. I've never owned a 17, but I've tried it a few times at a bar near me. Wonderful. Absolutely wonderful. The only surprise the 17 had for me that I didn't like was a slight hint in the flavor that reminded me the smell of a fresh gauze bandage right out of the wrapper. Weird, right? Well, it went way after about 20 minutes in the glass.