peatedsoul
Expert Junior
74
09 sep 2024 10:14 am
This is just sad to se how the new Pulteney core range has declined this last years while the prices has gone through the roof!
Old Pulteney 12-year-old
Pulteney
WB 81.4 637 оценок 40.0 %vol 12 лет 700
American Oak exBourbon
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Лёгкий, солодово-морской солод с ванилью, мёдом и цитрусовыми, часто хвалят как доступный и приятный, но нередко критикуют за простоту и водянистость при 40%.
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В отзывах этот виски чаще всего описывают как лёгкий, солодовый и морской напиток с нотами ванили, мёда, цитрусовых и соли, иногда с оттенками карамели, яблока, груши, апельсина и изредка дыма. Многие считают его приятным и несложным солодом с хорошим соотношением цены и качества и доступным entry-level вариантом; некоторые отмечают, что после открытия бутылки он улучшается, а при 40% кажется на удивление крепким и «полнотелым». В то же время неоднократно звучит критика: простота, одномерность, «водянистость» из-за крепости 40% и холодной фильтрации, короткий финиш, а также горьковатые, дрожжевые, картонные и горьковато-древесные оттенки; есть мнения «скучный», «незрелый», «очень слабый» и сожаление, что это «не тот Pulteney, что в начале 2010-х», плюс упоминание упадка качества при росте цен.
Мнения заметно расходятся: часть дегустаторов хвалит баланс, сложность и соотношение цены и качества, другие называют его слишком тонким, чрезмерно сладким или «не вкусным» и сетуют на незрелость бочки. Противоречия касаются и финиша — от «очень короткого» до «средне-длинного» и «немного длинного», и аромата — от «приятного, но можно ожидать большего» до «не блестящего, просто приветливого», и солёности — от выраженного морского характера до лишь слабого намёка на соль; в одном случае в слепой дегустации виски приняли за шери. Некоторые хотели бы видеть его при 46%, а отдельно отмечается, что 12-летний мог бы быть лучшим в линейке, если бы не разбавление и холодная фильтрация.
peatedsoul
Expert Junior
74
09 sep 2024 10:14 am
DamianW88
Member Senior
80
25 feb 2025 2:04 pm
нос 81 · вкус 79 · финиш 79
Whiskymoravia
Expert Senior
79
22 nov 2025 8:35 pm
Basic whisky. Old Pulteney is not exactly a top whisky, but I was happy to add to my education. Basically the same as the 10 si that I'm trying in the next glass. Light vanilla whisky. Classic. Honey, some flowers, biscuit. For my taste, watery and a little more bitter than I would like. I won't buy a bottle and if I don't come across it again, I won't miss it.
feolai
Connoisseur
80
16 feb 2026 3:50 am
A perfectly fine entry-level malt, but enthusiasts will likely crave more depth.
нос 78 · вкус 81 · финиш 81
mirkomick
Expert Senior
88
09 apr 2026 5:48 pm
2nd review after finishing the bottle. This review is an average after 9 drams since december 2023. I really enjoyed this bottle, interestingly different this distillery it seems. My first impression was Talisker but without the peat. The bottle is now empty and I liked it enough to put it on my buy again list. I am also looking forward to other expressions of the distillery. Recommended.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 89 | Brine, salt, ocean, gooseberry, pear, lime, sweet citrus, a hint of sugar |
| Вкус | 87 | Gooseberry, pear, celery, apricot |
| Финиш | 88 | Soft oak, a little sugar, milk chocolat |
anter
Expert Senior
82
29 aug 2026 11:49 pm
I'm afraid I find this dilution level ridiculous for this bottling. It's a shame to ruin a bottling that could be the best in the Core Range just to make it appealing to beginners. While 46% might not make a huge difference for that level, it will make a significant difference in the eyes of true fans. Yes, "but they drink it chilled in America. But this and that," for those things you either release a 10-year-old, or you know those NAS bots! At worst, you release a non-chill 40% ABV 12 like Aberlour. My reason for being bothered by this particular bottle is that the 12 could have been the champion of the Core Range without exaggeration, but it shot itself in the foot. Price-performance ratio: Average-Good, Good Would I buy it again?: If they offered a 46% discount, absolutely! Even then, I'd consider it, especially since it's in the lower end of the price range.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | A sufficiently full-bodied, never feeling like 40% ABV, maritime, almond-like, and distinctly lemony nose. Sea air and iodine, combined with lemon, create an extraordinary freshness. Almond cookie and a hint of almond form the backbone. A nice orange note supports the citrus side. A slight sulfurousness also conveys the greeting of worm tubs. Herbalism with eucalyptus oil and a touch of fresh thyme. Very slightly burnt plastic in the background. The distillate reveals itself easily without being raw. Lime peels. Oyster shells. An extremely pleasant nose. Far exceeded my expectations. |
| Вкус | 82 | Here, it has a slightly watery, medium-low, if not low, body. Very pronounced malty, porridge, and keşkek notes. Lemon zest and a hint of orange are also present. The sea breeze and slight saltiness are also there, though reduced. The sweetness is slightly above medium-low. A hint of powdered sugar. Over time, a hint of almond cookie emerges on the palate, revealing the backbone of the nose. A good palate, but unfortunately a little underpowered. |
| Финиш | 79 | Dilution and, most importantly, cold filtration are unfortunately too noticeable here, resulting in a weak finish. A dull malty flavor and that porridge side again. Slightly rising citrus peels (orange and lemon prominent again). A slightly longer, if not shorter, intensity that could be described as medium-low, a bit too watery finish. Potential is here, but completely stifled. Sad. |
Althedien
Newbie
82
28 sep 2026 9:52 am
Easy drinking, soft and enjoyable whisky.
нос 82 · вкус 85 · финиш 80
Dris
Connoisseur
80
03 aug 2019 4:40 pm
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
hlz30
Expert Senior
82
08 sep 2021 4:12 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 83 | Ethanol upon poured! Leaving it in the glass brought out the beauty. soft floral scents, ripen peach, bubbles from the water dissolving soap. Lightly acidic citrus, soft spices, pear drop, vanilla, lard. All in a harmony, but all they are just weak. |
| Вкус | 81 | Sharp but delicately sweet arrival. Thin body and watery. Soft spices, little bit of salty, mild medicinal bitterness. |
| Финиш | 81 | Quickly diminishes, warming, savoury, |
MLE
Connoisseur
82
08 oct 2021 3:19 am
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
Tom na Gruagaich
Connoisseur
79
07 jul 2024 10:28 pm
Easy drinking. Malty, orange notes. A bit maritime. Unfortunately, the 40% is not enough. A bit wet cardboard on the nose. Good, inexpensive standard.
ramyres
Expert Senior
80
15 oct 2024 5:09 pm
Interesting, far less sweet and fruity than the nose suggests
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 81 | Apple, wood, rose petals, a little peach, a hint of vanilla |
| Вкус | 79 | tart, slightly bitter, more herbs than fruit, rosemary, later wood |
| Финиш | 79 | not very long, a little spicy, bitter herbs, astringent, walnut |
jakubpoltoraczyk
Member Senior
80
28 dec 2025 7:12 pm
Aroma: Gentle and herbal, clearly cereal-driven, with noticeable honey notes, lemon zest, vanilla, distinct maritime notes, a touch of sea air and ocean breeze Taste: Pronounced cereal character, vanilla and honey, citrus notes with lemon peel, a mineral edge, salty maritime breeze, the finish is medium-long, pleasantly fading, coastal in character, with delicate honeyed citrus notes Overall Impression: Solid 12-year-old whisky, offering an interesting sweet and citrus profile with a subtle maritime influence in the background
fun taster
Expert Senior
82
15 feb 2026 7:28 pm
Maritime, salty, mineral, fresh citrus fruits
Pyromann
Expert Senior
75
13 dec 2019 8:33 pm
My first experience with Old Pulteney, nice whisky. I expected her to be somewhat simpler, lighter, with no great expression. I was pleasantly surprised by the density and sweet tones. For easy drinking, why not?
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | — | At first malt and chocolate, after a while retreats and it all goes more to light "sea" salinity. |
| Вкус | — | Medium-bodied, creamy-round. Interestingly. Malt, buttery tones, fresh - lighter style. The finish is more of a salt. |
| Финиш | — | Malt - alcoholic - (very lightly) salty. |
lincolnimp
Connoisseur
84
03 jun 2020 10:26 pm
This cost me £24 with free postage, bargain. Vanilla by the bucket load on the nose mixed with resin & polish, this is mixed with custard, mango and some green apple. Initial mouthfeel is decent but unexciting at first, very one dimensional. So a simple profile but some nice spice and sugared fruity sweetness on show with a little peat. The finish is really mellow, not too much effect but it lingers for a while. Lets cut to the chase, this is a straight shooter in as much it will not set your world alight but it would be a great session malt. Compared to older OP 12 this is tame, I remember older versions from say 5 years ago had much more fire in them. A good entry level malt, not bad.
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
jazzvilly
Expert Junior
84
10 oct 2020 11:53 pm
kikist
Connoisseur
80
01 apr 2022 8:25 pm
Ok for the price! Left half a bottle for ~1 month, whisky significantly improved
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 83 | New shoes, dry seaweed, vanilla, artificial leather, really light smoke, dust, straw, coconut |
| Вкус | 78 | Alcoholic, grappa, white wine, touch of lemon, caramel, hints of red onion, coconut |
| Финиш | 78 | Alcoholic, bitternes, hops, rotten fruit, oak, pepper, coconut |
ZLako
Expert Senior
83
10 apr 2022 11:53 pm
N: lemon peel, some more citrus notes, sea breeze, vanilla and some honey P: sweet caramel, lemon zest, salt, honey in the background, oak and pepper F: short finish with pepper and salt
yunlantt
Member Senior
81
27 may 2023 11:41 am
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 81
wbarchive_864627
Expert Senior
78
10 oct 2023 6:05 am
First time trying OP, and... what a weird whisky... For 44 euros in my pricey location totally acceptable these days, but this would rank considerably higher if it was in the 30-euro range. For 44 euros, I'd rather buy CB Orchard House or pay a little bit more for a 1L bottle of Glen Grant Cask Haven. I actually prefer this a little bit reduced to about 37%, the nose is a bit more well structured and the palate gets a little less alcoholic, fitting in with the mass market presentation.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 80 | Fairly fruity-sweet, but «maritime» is indeed the best word. Not phenolic or overly smoky, just a very peculiar maritime nose: damp wood, fishing nets and sea breeze, boiled fish skins, lightly sooty as well. Other than that pretty normal and sanitized: juicy, fruity, creamy, also a bit citrus fresh (and metallic). Barley sugars, honey and vanilla, apricots and juicy apples with a lime tang. Some tropical fruit and chocolate hints, definitely rubbery (new tires). After a good hour and at the tail end of the glass, a slightly disgusting plasticine note. Definitely a unique nose, I'm eager to try a better presented and older official bottling (15 or 16 year-old @46%). |
| Вкус | 79 | Considerably mouth-coating for the meek 40/37% (and chill-filtered). Not as maritime as the nose, even though it is considerably saltier here. Again honey and fruity sweetness, a bit sour as well with more varied citrus notes (fresh tangerine), spicier too. Still some softer fish-like notes following the nose and a damp wood aroma pervading the whole thing. Quite decent. |
| Финиш | 76 | Short to medium-short, a bit boring but still okay. Very simple and forgettable, especially after the uniqueness of the nose and palate (for a mass product). Considerably alcoholic here. A bit of industrial caramel, toasted malt and honey, soft spices and a faint chocolate note. The maritime character does not show up here, unfortunately. This would be better, I think, as a 30-euro 10 year-old, or as a more expensive cask strength 12-year old. |
StefanKatonaXXL
Expert Senior
87
16 dec 2023 6:40 pm
Really good, very underrated, interesting malt whisky from (almost) the northernmost distillery. Great value for money. I adore this typical bourbon cask style, but this whisky is quite unique. I really enjoy the mixture of vanilla sweetness, sea saltiness and malty cereal. Well done Old Pulteney!
MarcelWhiskyPanda
Expert Senior
82
25 apr 2025 10:28 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | — | Looks younger in the glass But you can immediately notice the bourbon barrel Beautiful salty vanilla and bright fruits Apple / Pear (slightly citrus) Behind it, crêpe batter with honey and light canned fruit Unfortunately also some alcoholic notes |
| Вкус | — | Vanilla is clearly in the mouth with light fruits (apple / citrus) behind it comes the honey sweetness with a coaly oak and some salt And here too a bit alcoholic but really ok for the price |
| Финиш | — | Vanilla Honey Charcoal oak alcohol |
WithKeys
Expert Senior
72
29 may 2026 10:19 pm
Malty, caramel-like, slightly salty. Much too thin.
LukasJakubDrabek
Shoplink Moderator
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13 aug 2019 10:55 pm
Ralfy review 788: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENd5KqLmjTo (83/100). "A volume, jobbing, competent, definitely competent single malt."
LeChiffre
Connoisseur
81
28 nov 2021 3:11 pm
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
Emperor69
Expert Junior
82
15 may 2022 9:27 pm
Old Pulteney 12YO Category: Single Malt Producer and bottler: Old Pulteney Distillery (Inver House Distillers) Region: Highlands Fortress: 40% Volume: 700 ml Bottling date: 03/11/2021 Barrel type: ex-Bourbon Min. age: 12 years old Filtration: done Dye: yes Nose. Subtle, delicate, fresh, medium intensity sea breeze aroma with hints of flower honey, salted butter, lemon-orange peel, fresh pineapples, bananas, apples and pears, cigarette ash, perfume, vanilla and ginger. Taste. Very light, slightly watery, but well-balanced taste with a silky creamy texture, in which there was a place for honey-fruity sweetness, citrus sourness, salty sea and sulphurous character, and a slight drying ginger-pepper, hoppy bitterness. Aftertaste. Dry. A short. Ginger, hops, sulfur, salt. Conclusion. The sea wave washed a plate left by someone on the northern island with cuts of various tropical fruits. An interesting combination. An interesting, memorable, complex malt with its own style, but all the wonderful flavor and aroma indicators, unfortunately, for the sake of commercial gain, are at a rudimentary, superficial level and are not fully disclosed. Rating: 82 out of 100.
Koning
Connoisseur
84
29 may 2022 2:28 pm
A very enjoyable dram. A bit underrated, real value for money considering the friendly price.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 83 | A malty sweet nose, with caramel fudge and lemon candy. The sweetness is countered by a mint-like freshness with some coastal air. |
| Вкус | 84 | Rather malty and sweet. Citrus fruits combine well with a slight saltiness. Some cacao and dill linger on the background. |
| Финиш | 85 | Fresh herbs and spices in the finish, including aniseed. Some sweets and caramel. The brininess of the palate retruns, this indeed is a maritime malt. |
Erik1702
Expert Senior
77
05 mar 2023 9:28 pm
Nose: light fruity, sweet, young pear, vanilla • Taste: sweet, light oak note, again light fruity, some grain. • Finish: very short, sweetness and cereal notes remain. • Conclusion: nice, uncomplicated entry-level whisky
Whiskopij
Expert Senior
82
13 feb 2024 7:47 pm
Good whisky and not expensive. The sea and saltiness make it stand out from other coasters. A plus for me.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 82 | Refreshing. Fresh. Crisp. Mineral. Salty. Maritime. It reminds me of a rough sea, but not a storm yet. And with what such a sea throws up: wet wood, seaweed, shells. In addition to the sea, you can feel the sweetness of citrus fruits: orange, tangerine. Plus notes of honey and vanilla. Caramel. Salted caramel. Fruit candies. Jelly candy. Very nice. |
| Вкус | 82 | Marine notes: wet wood, seaweed, salt. In general, the sea and what it brings. And again I can smell tangerines, oranges, a bit of lemon. Plus honey, vanilla, sweet and salty caramel. Cinnamon. Cloves. |
| Финиш | 83 | Clear and strong. Notes of the sea, the sweetness of citrus fruits and honey and vanilla. The latter are the least noticeable. Drooling on the front of the tongue due to the sea and brine. More wood. Some flowers. Cinnamon. Pepper. Pleasantly. |
KacperSo93
Expert Senior
78
27 mar 2025 7:28 pm
Toffee, caramel, pears, apples, vanilla, wet wood, flowers, a bit of wax and yeast, alcohol noticeable. Finish bland, short slightly burnt oak, black pepper, yeast.
SeattleHusky
Connoisseur
80
28 jun 2025 6:24 pm
TomyCyber
Expert Junior
73
05 apr 2026 10:53 pm
September 8, 2022 73 / 100 Color: Straw, caramel colored. AROMA - 18.5 / 25 Honey, jam, and alcohol. Here we find pears, vanilla, black tea, and a sea breeze. A pleasant aroma, but one could expect more. TASTE - 18 / 25 First sweet and honeyed, then salty and woody. We find leather, cocoa, dried dates and raisins, and minerality. The alcohol is present, but warming and not irritating. FINISH - 18.5 / 25 Earthiness, tea, and a touch of honey. There's also plenty of dark chocolate and caramel. BALANCE - 18 / 25 One of those bottles of Whisky that you simply have to know. It's nothing special, but it's suitable for pleasant, mindless sipping and has the right to be enjoyed.
windsurfingstew
Member Senior
83
07 aug 2026 7:18 pm
I am a seasoned whisky drinker and I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoy Old Pulteney 12. It's not super complex, but it goes down so very well. The big downside is that it slips down too quickly!
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 83 | Lemon, florals, thyme , earthy spices, oak. |
| Вкус | 85 | Honey, barley malt, some vanilla, biscuits. |
| Финиш | 82 | I little short, but that just lures you in for another sip. |
JNuyts
Connoisseur
82
12 mar 2020 11:04 am
нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
dramspotter
Connoisseur
72
14 aug 2021 10:22 am
I didn't pay much for a bottle and one should bear in mind that. The scores are as they are but it was good value. I have certainly tried more interesting Pultney's but I was curious to see if that creamy character was present in the entry-level: it is, but only just.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 79 | yes a bit creamy veering towards some butterscotch but it is not a glorious nose, just a decently welcoming one |
| Вкус | 70 | malt, somewhat sour, more hay than grass, white wine, herbal (mint?) |
| Финиш | 66 | short->medium; pretty unremarkable other than some malt notes |
rich_93
Expert Senior
84
17 nov 2022 5:01 pm
I bought this bottle at a UK supermarket for 25 pounds, as a drinking whisky while on holiday. I’m torn between two ways of looking at it. Part of me says ‘wow, I can’t believe they manage to sell this for 25 pounds.’ But then I can’t help but wonder what this would be like if the distiller scrapped the bottom 20% of casks, added the same amount of good casks on top and bottled it at 46%. As a fan of Pulteney, I would not mind paying close to double for that. However, it's great that the supermarket whisky buyer on a limited budget has access to this - a proper single malt by any measure.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 84 | Soft, no prickle. Distillery character at display. Sweet and sour, salty. Initially there’s initially a slightly ‘off’ sourness to it but that lifts with time . Evidence of both really good and some inferior bourbon casks in the mix. Orange and Apricot marmalade, honey, sea salt. Lots of fudge and a bit of caramel. Some rather youthful oak spice. Fresh apples and citruses with floral honeysuckle. Beautiful honeyed malt. I think you’ll have a hard time finding better quality for the little you’re paying for this. |
| Вкус | 85 | Sweet, spicy and salty. The texture is rather light but round, and not without oiliness, good stuff. Classic Pultney sea salt throughout the palate, with soft malt, lots of honey and fresh citrus fruit. Super soft cinnamon and orange marmalade with peel. The wood spice increases in the development and has a youthful free to it, which makes me wonder if the distiller has used virgin oak to make up for some tired casks. |
| Финиш | 83 | Medium length at 40%, pretty good going. Honeyed, malty with slightly bitter wood. Nice floral-fruity facets as well. Leaves the mouth pleasantly oily. |
glenwatanabe
Expert Junior
85
26 aug 2023 12:33 pm
Indeed, I think it smells sea-like. It has a unique, gentle aroma and, despite being 40%, it tastes strong.The 12 year old has more character than the 18 year old, and personally the 12 year old tastes better; the 12 year old is delicious and not fooled by the sherry casks.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 84 | Sea breeze, vanilla, ripe pears. |
| Вкус | 87 | Floral, distinctive taste. Tasteful and intense. |
| Финиш | 84 | A bit long. |
Emil_R
Member Senior
74
29 oct 2024 10:51 pm
Dull.
Gasperia
Expert Senior
79
07 dec 2024 5:48 pm
нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 77
DistiLesha
Connoisseur
78
16 apr 2025 10:47 pm
The whisky appears stronger than its actual strength. Extremely weak, not mature, and therefore not whisky. But the taste is apart from all this, the taste is quite mature and pleasant. Not the same Pulteney that was in the early 2010s Difficulty level: 4/10 19 21 19 19
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | — | Bread wine, honey and fruits, bread mash, vanilla, damp floor rag as in Auchentoshan. Intensity: 5/10 |
| Вкус | — | Sweet honey, fruits, vanilla, cream, sweet and sour green apple, ginger, grapefruit. Sweetness: 7/10 Saturation: 7/10 |
| Финиш | — | Ginger, cardboard, oak. |
Jimbeau
Connoisseur
84
09 jun 2025 10:00 pm
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
90ClubWhisky
Connoisseur
80
14 jul 2025 9:08 pm
2020 Rating
нос 78 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
erwinnlim
Expert Senior
79
31 mar 2020 12:41 am
A decent whisky for the discounted supermarket prices you find it for here in the UK. Value (£24) : 8/10
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | — | Light citrus fruits, lemons and limes with some honey sweetness.Perhaps a touch of peat but no more than that. |
| Вкус | — | Caramel sweetness and some ginger spice. Slight salinity brings it together nicely before some peppery heat and oak spice kick in |
| Финиш | — | A short finish with more vanillas and pepper kick. Lacking here. |
Ulcinj
Expert Senior
82
01 sep 2020 1:31 pm
нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
BarleyMail
Expert Senior
83
01 feb 2023 4:46 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 84 | Honey, grain, green apples, unripe bananas, citrus fruit, sand and floral notes. |
| Вкус | 83 | Grain, honey, apple, banana, citrus fruit, salt and white pepper. Rather thin. |
| Финиш | 82 | Short, salty aftertaste. Definitely would have been a nice whisky at 46% ABV. It's not bad, but it just has too little body to be really good. |
Lkbu
Member Senior
80
15 feb 2024 10:35 pm
Not too bad. Simple, but somehow gives more than similarly priced competitors
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 82 | Maritime, dried fish, soy sauce, vanilla, salted caramel,after a moment - candies, candied orange |
| Вкус | 80 | Maritime again, pears, malt, candies, vanilla, |
| Финиш | 77 | Short, perhaps too short. A bit malty, bit smoky |
Peatyjohn
Expert Senior
85
22 mar 2026 2:49 pm
Old early favourite, a budget easy sipper for summer holidays. A gentle citrusy sea brine salty, cut grass, vanilla, apple pears biscuits and malty and tasty. Old Pulteney 12 comes across as a straightforward coastal Highland malt built around clean, familiar flavours rather than complexity. I pick up a mix of sweet barley, vanilla, caramel, and buttery biscuit on a grassy, hay-like base, with a clear salty maritime thread throughout. The texture stands out as a positive — creamy and smooth — which helps give it presence despite its relatively simple structure. The palate stays balanced between gentle sweetness and coastal salinity, with a light peppery spice developing toward a short, slightly briny finish. Overall, I see it as an easy, approachable dram with good drinkability and solid value rather than depth or evolution. My overall impression is positive but measured: enjoyable and well-made, but not especially complex compared to the more characterful whiskies Ive been exploring recently.
ralfy09
Expert Senior
82
19 apr 2026 1:57 pm
A lovely maritime whisky for beginners. Sweet, spicy, and maritime. Surprisingly robust for 40% ABV. The price is right. Even experienced whisky drinkers can enjoy this one. Anyone looking for whiskies with a maritime character will be well served here.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 82 | Caramel, vanilla, honey. Fruits like apples, pears, and tangerines, a good splash of lemon. A hint of cookie dough, seaweed, and sea spray. |
| Вкус | 83 | Lemon stands out. Then the sweetness of apples, pears, and honey. Malty. Apple peels create a slight bitterness. Wood spice, a touch of barrel char. White pepper. Maritime notes intensify, seaweed, sea salt. Beautifully sweet, spicy, and maritime. It could easily handle more than 40% ABV, but for this strength, it's surprisingly spicy and full-bodied. |
| Финиш | 81 | The finish is short to medium. Citrus and sweetness also dominate the finish. Slightly mineral, with a touch of oak bitterness. A slight salty taste lingers on the lips. |
ezioaudit
Connoisseur
82
12 dec 2019 11:27 am
Ulcinj
Expert Senior
82
01 sep 2020 1:31 pm
нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
wbarchive_875995
Expert Junior
—
28 dec 2020 7:03 pm
Fresh bitter lemon zest with spicey ginger, vanilla, wood saw cut and drop of the sea. RATING: 81pts - [n21,t20,f20,b20] → |80-82: Ordinary|
90ClubWhisky
Connoisseur
80
13 dec 2021 6:26 pm
Dark-skinned color. Whisky in a glass seems to be rare in its structure.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 79 | Slightly sweet. Flowers. Honey. Vanilla cream. A hint of citrus underneath. Minimal minerality, a little salt. Some white fruit. Perfumed sensation. A pinch of spices with a deep breath. More vanilla and caramel appeared on the other nose. |
| Вкус | 77 | Quite mild and sparse. Light perfume. Flowers. The bitterness of an oak barrel. Florality. A hint of citrus underneath. Some cocoa. A pinch of spices. For the second sip, more caramel and more salt. |
| Финиш | 78 | A pinch of spices. Black pepper. Cocoa. The bitterness of the oak. This is where the salt starts coming out. Medium-long. |
Issie
Connoisseur
—
30 jan 2022 2:49 pm
12.01.2022
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | — | Honey, a bit of caramel, fresh apple, apricot, whole peach, slightly maritime |
| Вкус | — | Honey, caramel, apple, apricot, peach, lemon, slightly salty |
aquataste
Expert Senior
83
22 oct 2022 3:13 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | — | Quite intense, aromatic, citrus-honey with sea accents, a little floral, vanilla, oranges, a little tropical fruit, a pinch of salt and dried spices |
| Вкус | — | Semi-sweet, slightly tart, oranges, lemon peel, a lot of honey, toffee, milk chocolate, a pinch of pepper and salt, a slight bitterness of oak |
| Финиш | — | Medium length, honey, citrus, oak bitterness |
Larry411
Expert Senior
84
03 may 2023 8:36 pm
Saltwater toffee, chocolate and vanilla ice cream, red delicious apples with ground cinnamon, silver spoons, and florals. It's solid.
RGill
Expert Senior
74
08 sep 2023 2:44 pm
Very nice whisky, particularly if you like salty flavours.
Eilean a' Cheo
Expert Senior
83
03 mar 2024 4:10 pm
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Dramrunner
Expert Senior
87
27 dec 2024 3:24 pm
Does not stand out in any direction, sweet smell and taste
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | — | Relatively weak scent, sweet, slightly floral, fresh |
| Вкус | — | Sweet, nougat, floral |
| Финиш | — | Means |
Andytka3
Connoisseur
75
07 jun 2019 4:58 am
N- Edgy solvent scents of nail polish remover, then coastal nuances emerged with caramalized pineapple, honey, crackling dry wood on log burner that comes with plenty of heat but also less smokes. Sweet herbs, spices and floral. (86/20) P- The initial sweetness...hmmmm, surely a wee over. Certainly well filled, gingery, lightly salted and spicy. But as buttery developed alongside the excessive sweetness, feel cloyingly fat and heavy. (82/17) F- Short, ginger dry with echoing smokes and fruity. (85/19) B/B- 85/19 Cr- 1, Fr- 2, Fl- 1, Pt- 0, Ft- 2, Sp-0, Wd-2, Wn-2, Sc-2 Weighted Rate- 75pt — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | — | N- Edgy solvent scents of nail polish remover, then coastal nuances emerged with caramalized pineapple, honey, crackling dry wood on log burner that comes with plenty of heat but also less smokes. Sweet herbs, spices and floral. (86/20) |
| Вкус | — | P- The initial sweetness...hmmmm, surely a wee over. Certainly well filled, gingery, lightly salted and spicy. But as buttery developed alongside the excessive sweetness, feel cloyingly fat and heavy. (82/17) |
| Финиш | — | F- Short, ginger dry with echoing smokes and fruity. (85/19) B/B- 85/19 Cr- 1, Fr- 2, Fl- 1, Pt- 0, Ft- 2, Sp-0, Wd-2, Wn-2, Sc-2 Weighted Rate- 75pt — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur. |
Benjamin_Wang
Expert Junior
79
12 mar 2021 10:33 am
The flavor of the bourbon cask is not matured enough.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 78 | Lots of white rubber stick and solvent, watery. Then there are honey water and malty sugar water. A hint of white oak. Methol on the back. |
| Вкус | 80 | Mild bourbon solvent with malty sugar. Banana. |
| Финиш | 79 | malty vanilla and white toast. The solvent is still there. |
Armiil
Member Senior
80
23 mar 2021 10:32 am
Pulteney 12 was a game-changer for me in the early part of the malt journey. VERY zesty citrus fruits, green apples, hint of smoke, ocean, and vanilla create an almost pineapple-like aroma combination that takes me to the sunny shores of Hawaii. All of this continues lightly in the pallet with an oaky note. The aftertaste is dry salty, slightly smoky, and VERY bitter, making it very much a maritime malt. A great appealing scent is inviting but the bitterness of the finish is challenging for sure. Interesting combination. 80 points.
Whiskylifestyle
Connoisseur
83
05 nov 2021 10:48 am
A nice entry-level whisky. It has those nice salty, maritime notes that you would expect from an Old Pulteney. Not a complicated single malt, but a subtle and tasty dram. For around €30, this is good value for money too.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | — | Vanilla and oranges. Minerals and a bit briny too. Then I get lemons, but also a hint of coconut. Nougat. Almonds in the back and caramel. Later also peach. |
| Вкус | — | A creamy mouthfeel with whipped cream and vanilla. Slightly watery though, but less than I expected. A bit of caramel fudge. Lemons and also oranges. Followed by minerals and a touch of chalk. A pinch of sea salt and almonds again. |
| Финиш | — | Short to mid-long with salt, caramel and lemons. |
_Dziki_
Connoisseur
81
04 jan 2023 4:57 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 82 | Herbal, earthy, marine, citrus |
| Вкус | 82 | Salty sour, herbs, tarragon, rosemary, nutmeg |
| Финиш | 80 | Watered down and short |
Alex_Whisky_Corner
Connoisseur
75
26 feb 2023 8:47 pm
Nose: lemon, vanilla Taste: slightly sharp, oak, sweet light fruit Finish: Medium to long, sweet, slightly spicy
Rockwell
Expert Senior
83
02 nov 2023 1:38 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | — | Tide, mellow tide vanilla, light raisins, and dried green apples. |
| Вкус | — | It has a smooth texture and a subtle briny sweetness. |
| Финиш | — | Nutty aftertaste. |
robain
Specialist
82
22 sep 2025 9:10 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 84 | Maritime, salt, apple, citric, |
| Вкус | 81 | cold mouth, |
| Финиш | 81 |
SpaceCowBoy1488
Member Senior
83
31 jan 2026 6:59 pm
poor, salty, lemon, herbal-grass, spicy
John_Doe_3
Member Senior
65
30 jun 2026 11:11 pm
Well, no, that's not it. It's not tasty at all, not sweet, not tart, not bitter. They say it should be salty. Maybe. But it's definitely not my kind of release.
bobigr
Expert Senior
81
14 oct 2026 11:47 am
нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
Svarttt
Expert Senior
78
06 apr 2020 1:19 pm
For the price a great dram every now and then to ground your taste buds.
нос 77 · вкус 80 · финиш 76
dissonance
Expert Senior
81
22 nov 2021 10:30 am
RATING: 81pts – |80 – 82 (B-) → Okay| — No major flaws, worth tasting.
bankimate
Connoisseur
80
31 jan 2022 3:07 pm
нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 79
Spiceweasel
Expert Junior
83
29 jul 2023 8:32 pm
Easy drink, fruits, raisins and a touch vanilla. Too low ABV and quite short finish
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Romansen
Connoisseur
82
05 apr 2024 4:02 pm
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
Punkindrublic
Member Senior
83
07 apr 2024 2:13 am
For a 12 year old with 40% abv it's remarkably complex. Good balance between sweet and sour, good cask and interesting seaweed as an extra. If this is your first bottle of this, it will stay interesting the whole bottle. Much to discover and discern. 46% would be better, but somehow they made it work at 40%.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 83 | Soft, pleasant. Honey, vanilla, fruity (pear). No peat. Clean as a whistle: impressive. |
| Вкус | 83 | Easy, delicate. Sour mix, but well balanced. Vanilla and spice from the casks as present as you expect from a 12-year-old. There is some smoke from the charring of the casks. Lick your lips for the 'saltiness': the "maritime malt" for sure. |
| Финиш | 82 | Everything medium long. Through the dryness and the vanilla the cask stays with you, together with the sweetness. Very well balanced in both intensity and staying power. |
Zomer
Member Junior
79
09 may 2024 10:05 pm
нос 78 · вкус 79 · финиш 81
Mugis
Expert Senior
80
03 dec 2024 8:19 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | — | Toffee and caramel, subtle oak in the background |
| Вкус | — | Nice mouthfeel, not too thin despite only 40% ABV. Pleasantly malty-sweet taste. A longer sip reveals hints of a maritime note. |
| Финиш | — | Strong malty finish, slight dryness on the gums, lovely dark chocolate notes. |
KEngelaar
Expert Senior
83
26 may 2025 10:06 pm
Vanilla consistently, malt, sweet, slightly coastal with a hint of caramel. Classic and unchanged over a decade.
YD84
Expert Senior
84
26 jun 2020 12:28 am
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
riegerjonas
Expert Senior
80
19 apr 2021 9:27 am
2021-04-18: does what it should and no more
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 83 | Fruit compote, sweetness, vanilla, cinnamon, caramel, orange peel |
| Вкус | 78 | thin, salted caramel, slightly spicy |
| Финиш | 78 | short, light dark chocolate |
thijs100
Connoisseur
84
10 oct 2021 11:04 am
The Old Pulteney 12 Years is serious whisky. It's coastal, fruity and well-balanced with enough depth to warrant buying an entire bottle. No frills, just good single malt from Wick.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | — | It's lemon-y fresh with a hint of vanilla, elder flowers and tinned pineapples. Even some ripe galia melon. But there's also chalk and seashells. Just properly good stuff. |
| Вкус | — | The 40% scares me a little bit, but it's relatively creamy and certainly holds up high the Pulteney profile. There's some chalk, a nice salinity and touches of bitter lemon zest and green grapes. Some white pepper to finish things off. |
| Финиш | — | Medium in length with a good pinch of salt. |
FoivosSoueref
Expert Senior
82
20 jun 2023 10:05 pm
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
Bogsnorkler
Newbie
83
17 feb 2024 10:34 pm
Super value for money; saline, savoury, dried fish. Light bodied, short finish. Uncomplicated, but that's ok.
Montezuma
Expert Senior
84
17 mar 2024 8:39 pm
03/03/2024 - 30 ml Although I really liked it, I was disappointed when I revealed the label in the blind test and was mistaken with a sherry, as I was expecting the infamous salty profusion. After it was developed, I tried to find the salt, but for me it is confused with condiments. But, in fact, it does, because despite all the fruits present, it is not sweet like sherry; cooked fruit? Since it has a trace of saline on its pallet, it must be that mixture of salt and sweet hahaha. Anyway, I really liked it and would like to invest in a bottle.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | Chocolate, lemon, sugar, caramel, dried fruits, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, honey, mint, pistachios, malt and light new wood; Ufa! As if wealth wasn't enough, without alcohol. With water: pineapple, canla, new wood and candied fruits. Very pleasant. |
| Вкус | 85 | New wood, vanilla, honey, caramel, sugar, sweet and warm spices, dried fruits, Christmas fruits, light chocolate. No alcohol. In a blind test, I thought it was even a sherry. With water: eliminates any trace of alcohol, even more vanilla and new wood appear, but the base of dried, Christmas fruits and sweet, warm spices remains. |
| Финиш | 80 | Long, red fruit and tannic new wood. |
QQmubai
Connoisseur
79
11 jul 2026 8:56 pm
нос 80 · вкус 78 · финиш 78
WARciech
Expert Senior
82
06 aug 2026 10:02 am
нос 84 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
Yuliyan78
Expert Senior
82
13 oct 2026 7:24 pm
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
WhiskyMonster
Member Senior
65
25 nov 2019 11:28 pm
For a "supermarket" find you can pick this up very cheaply but you get a lot, making it an undervalued dram. The nose in particular is very good and the overall profile at this price point is one of the best
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 70 | Fresh lemon at the fore, with the lightest of smoke, followed by an oily fattiness, perhaps roasting meat even |
| Вкус | 60 | The roast continues but on a fruitier basis, pineapple and plantain in particular |
| Финиш | 65 | Brisk notes of wet tobacco, tinned fruit juice and |
zzqfyl
Connoisseur
84
09 apr 2022 5:56 am
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Francishomola
Expert Junior
81
02 may 2022 5:47 am
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 84 | Light on the nose, sweet, honey, maritane note, vanilla, citric, gooseberry,82 26/07722 grassy, musty-dusty, dry, sugary-sweet, oranges, citrus, alcoholic-sharp needs time to settle down, 81 07/09/2020 nose mellowed down significantly, nice malty, weet, fruits, vanilla, citric, 84 |
| Вкус | 79 | Creamy,Oily, vanilla, Banana, Vegetal, Kippery, Citric-sour, after you swallow white pepper, licourice 82 79 |
| Финиш | 79 | Salty,vegetal, slight bitter, drying finish, 81 79 |
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34.90 € | HighlandOld Pulteney | — | 28.86 € 23.92 €–33.80 € · 2 из 11 | -20.9% | 47.00 € | +25.7% | 32.88 € | -6.1% |
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