Old Pulteney 12 Year Old
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Review by @AKGcandlefish
- Nose19
- Taste23
- Finish21
- Balance20
- Overall83
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- Brand: Old Pulteney
- Type: Scotch
- Region: Highland
- ABV: 43%
Color: gold.
Nose: earthy, grassy, and grainy, with an undercurrent of leather and brine. A drop of water brings out hints of vanilla and honeysuckle.
Body: medium, oily.
Palate: wow. This is interesting. Very spicy. Loads of pepper and a pinch of salt. But sweet too, with notes of coffee, chocolate, almonds, and oatmeal raisin cookies. Way more complex and sweet than the nose suggests.
Finish: pretty short but packs a punch and a mouth full of cocoa, cinnamon, and butterscotch.
This was a great surprise with a lot of bang for your buck. An excellent starter Scotch or just a nice one to have on hand for an afternoon dram or sharing with friends.
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Yet another intriguing review of the 12. Strangely, I've only tasted the 17 and 21. The 12 seems like a great buy. I'm acquiring two more bottles of 21 in another state while on a business trip (since the 21 is not sold in Oregon). Maybe the 12 is a really good (and less expensive) alternative, which is sold right down the street at my local liquor shop. Thanks for the review.