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25th June 2014 |
Old Pulteney
release a rare limited edition 35 year
old single malt.
 It
appears that the folks at the Pulteney
Distillery in Wick on on the far North
East coast of the Scottish Highlands
have been seeking out some hidden
treasures which have been maturing
quietly in there warehouses. They have
just announced the release of a new rare
limited edition expression, Old Pulteney 35
Year
Old. A limited release of only 2700 bottles of
this rare single malt will rolled be out
worldwide and it has a retail
recommended price of £500 per bottle.
The new expression which was hand
selected by the Pulteney Distillery
Manager Malcolm Waring is a union of
whisky which was matured in American
ex-bourbon and Spanish ex-sherry casks.
You will be pleased to hear the whisky
is non-chill filtered for extra texture
and mouth feel and uniquely for a
non-chill filtered whisky it was bottled
at 42.5% ABV. Great to see a whisky
company putting the taste and quality of
the whisky before the cosmetic look of
the whisky, as most of you will already
know when the whisky gets cold it
could possibly appear a little cloudy
below 46% ABV if it has not been
chill-filtered but this cloudiness is
harmless and adds to the overall taste
and quality of the whisky.
Old Pulteney tell me that on the palate
this full bodied expression is sweet and
spicy to start then quickly develops a
range of signature Old Pulteney flavours
from honey, rum soaked raisins and
oranges to the heavier notes of seasoned
leather, pralines and a touch of the
salty North Sea air. A truly indulgent,
perfectly balanced whisky, it has a long
slow finish and is light amber in
colour.
The launch of the Old Pulteney 35 Year
Old limited edition follows the success
of the very highly rated Old Pulteney’s
40 Year Old single malt which was
released in 2012, I haven't had the
chance to taste the new 35 Year Old but
if it is anywhere near the the quality
of the superb Old Pulteney 40 year old
or indeed the equally outstanding 30
year old then the new whisky should be a
cracker.
As you would expect from a rare premium
expression it is presented in eye
catching packaging. The detail and
design of the limited edition reflects
the brand’s rich maritime heritage,
which includes a stunning wooden box
with porthole revealing the unique Old
Pulteney bottle which carries the
classic herring drifter, which has
become a symbol of the brand.
Founded in 1826 at the height of Wick’s
herring boom, Pulteney Distillery is one
of the most Northerly distilleries on
the Scottish mainland. It is this unique
maritime heritage that gives the whisky
its identity as the ‘Maritime Malt’. A
long-held favourite tipple for whisky
enthusiasts, many say they can taste a
faint hint of the sea in Old Pulteney
malts thanks to the Distillery’s
windswept location and close proximity
to the North Sea.
Old Pulteney Senior Brand Manager,
Margaret Mary Clarke commented:
"Old Pulteney 35 Year Old is a world
class expression and we are delighted to
add another high age, limited edition to
our existing portfolio.
From its eye catching packaging to its
superior taste, the new malt is a true
reflection of Old Pulteney’s outstanding
quality and craftsmanship. We are
confident that it will take its place
amongst the best luxury whiskies
available today and cement our position
as one of the UK’s top ten single
malts."
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