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Мягкий, округлый и достаточно сложный виски с заметным хересным влиянием (сухофрукты, шоколад, сливы), солёно-морскими нотами и длинным финишем, но с претензиями к цене, «гладкости» и иногда короткому или сухому финишу.
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В большинстве отзывов виски описывают как мягкий, округлый, сладкий и достаточно сложный, с выраженным влиянием хересных бочек: тёмный шоколад, сливы, изюм, кофе, мёд, карамель, ваниль, орехи и сухофрукты. Отдельно отмечают солёные, морские и минеральные ноты, а также специи, старый дуб и солёную карамель; нос часто называют плотным и сложным, с лёгким лаком или «резиновой» сладостью. Вкус хвалят за мягкость, сливочность и маслянистость, финиш в основном длинный и приятный (специи, сухость, шоколад, дуб, солёность), хотя часть отзывов считает его коротким или слабым.
Критические и противоречивые мнения тоже присутствуют: одному слишком сладко и «скучно», другому — слишком сухо и горько по дереву, ещё один описывает окисленный, кислый и безвкусный профиль; встречаются мыльные, пластиковые или металлические оттенки и резкость, а один отзыв указывает, что виски требует воздуха и времени в бутылке и стакане. Неоднократно называют вкус простым, «однонотным» и недостаточно мощным для 18 лет и цены, хересную отделку — слабо выраженной, а главные претензии — завышенная цена и ощущение, что виски «слишком гладкий» и уступает 15-летнему по характеру; при этом есть и восторженные оценки.
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· 2026-11-04T07:21:18Z · источник evidence
A little less briny and rough than is typical of Pulteney, but very tasty. The sherry cask influence gives this dram a different finish to the 12 year.
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| Нос | 86 | Slightly salty, chocolate, plum. |
| Вкус | 85 | Mild and sweet. |
| Финиш | 84 | slightly weak. |
Vertical tasting of WB116461 - Old Pulteney 18-year-old - 86 WB128124 - Old Pulteney 16-year-old - 84 WB218030 - Old Pulteney Pineau des Charentes - 82 S 9 Good price, good cask, good body and balance. 86-90 - A to-share bottle
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| Нос | 86 | Beef jerky. Dark soy sauce. Prunes. Very intense Sherry nose albeit lacking weight. I wish they bumped up the abv a bit more. At the base, there's blackcurrant jam and dark plums. More fresh fruits as it breathes. Nutmeg, burnt cinnamon sticks. |
| Вкус | 87 | Fizzy minerals. Dark fruits. Vintage oak. Espresso beans. Soft peppery spices support the rich fruits. Just a touch of vanilla pod to keep things interesting. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium, slowly drying finish. Prunes and leafy fruits lingering with a touch of oily oak. |
N: full, fruits with honey, light maritime note, biscuits T: sweet, spicy, maritime, nutty, complex F: light citrus fruits, spice, very long
way too sweet for me boringly sweet
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Dark mahogany color. Strong tea. The whisky in the glass is quite oily.
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| Нос | 84 | A clear influence of Sherry Oloroso. Lots of dried fruit. Raisins. It's not that sweet. A pinch of spices. Delicate spice. It is warming in a way. There is a trace of minerality. Fresh fruit flashed past. |
| Вкус | 85 | Slightly sweet. Mild and smooth. The influence of sherry. Dried fruits. Some salt. Vanilla. A pinch of spices. Cinnamon. A trace of fresher fruit. Peaches. |
| Финиш | 84 | Light sweetness. Dried fruits. Salt. Dessert chocolate with raisins and salt. Warms up slightly. A pinch of spices. Light ginger. Cocoa. Salt again. Long finish. |
Tasted on 29th Nov 2024 as part of an East Coast Whisky ‘Old Pulteney Masterclass’ 12-dram vertical (https://www.eastcoastwhisky.com). Colour: Light mustard gold.
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| Нос | — | Gentle sulphur, herbal spices and that elusive touch of salt. |
| Вкус | — | Significant sherry contribution and very round on the mouth, though less briny than the usual OP take. Shading pleasingly to fresh red and white fruits and floral spices, with an oily buttery mouthfeel and a touch of milk chocolate. |
| Финиш | — | Grassy citrus fruits with warm salty while pepper but quite drying. |
A very unique wine. Worth trying.
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| Нос | 86 | There is a hint of vanilla at the bottom of the yellow fruit. |
| Вкус | 87 | It's not particularly sweet, but the salty flavor is quite unique. |
| Финиш | 87 | medium and long |
If you want to discover the charm of Old Pulteney, start with this bottle. The nose is driven by light, vibrant citrus fruits, and the palate offers an easy-drinking, highly approachable dram thanks to its light texture.
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| Нос | 87 | |
| Вкус | 87 | |
| Финиш | 86 | little bit short… |
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2018/11/05/2-by-2-miltonduff-pulteney/ N: Peanut satay and grassy hessian. T: This is even more on the money than the 15yo, being fuller with a more focused & purposeful direction. F: Decent wrap-up. C: Solid. Well up there with the discontinued 17yo, though the two are totally different beasts and [grrr], with wildly different price-points also. Scores a B[+]
A great, mature and complex Pulteney, maybe a bit expensive; [Color:] bright amber;
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| Нос | — | yellow fruits (apricots), honey, vanilla, some salt, then oak; |
| Вкус | — | first a soft start, then it unfolds powerfully, honey, caramel, fruits, also sherry flavors, spices, dark chocolate, oak, complex; |
| Финиш | — | long finish with chocolate and oak; dry off; |
Exciting malt. After initially great euphoria, triggered by the beguiling aroma, a clear disappointment followed. Unfortunately, the taste and especially the finish couldn't keep up. But after I gave him a second chance, he was finally able to convince. Not quite as hoped, but still got a solid rating. The price is absolutely hefty and beyond all reason. That should also be noted.
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| Нос | 88 | Hui! Juicy, dark, almost fermented fruit notes hit the nose immediately! Plums, dates and more. Some of the fruits also have a delicately tangy and fresh touch. Super balanced. Then there are berries, red apples, some homemade lemonade and fruit compote. A touch of tart chocolate underlines the whole thing. Just like a delicate fresh grain note that appears after a while. Extremely delicious aroma. |
| Вкус | 87 | Pleasantly spicy, the wood is more noticeable here. The fruits become lighter, fresher and more tangy, the chocolate and the tart notes come more to the fore. Sweetish green apple and delicate tart citrus notes. In addition, there is a delicate dry herbal note and a hint of maritime freshness. |
| Финиш | 86 | A little too dry, tart, delicately woody. Here, too, the wood is clearly noticeable. What remains is a slightly bitter note of wood and perhaps a little cold, stale coffee. The chocolate appears again after a while. Pleasant nut notes also follow. Longer finish than initially assumed. Not bad, but unfortunately a bit disappointing ... |
Good level of fruitiness, sweetness and some sherry wood, really balanced and drinkable - really not bad
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| Нос | 88 | Nutty, some dried fruits, sultanas, new wood, spices, nutmeg and cloves, pepper, hints of leather and rubber, dark chocolate, cocoa, some sherry notes |
| Вкус | 90 | Oily, subtle sweetness, dried fruits again, some raisins, dates, spices, pepper, nutmeg, cloves, sherry wood, honey, toffee, some marzipan, some fruity background - pretty good |
| Финиш | 89 | Medium long, warm, spicy, woody, not drying |
not quite as maritime as the younger brothers, but there is so much to discover and with every sip you get a new focus. Nice. I'm positively surprised. [91 - 87 = extremely tasty -> it's best to get a second bottle]
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| Нос | 88 | dark fruits, pleasant spiciness. The maritime, salty air note is no longer quite as pronounced with the 18 as with the 15 or 16, but it is still noticeable. The dark fruits of plums, raisins and dates are joined by rich apple notes, which bring a little sweetness but also a slight acidity. For me it also has a smoky character (possibly imaginary or from the barrel char). At the back I get an earthy note along with tuber vegetables, but over time it becomes more and more concise for me. |
| Вкус | 89 | relatively soft, creamy, oily. The dark fruity aroma sides are there, spiciness and spices linger on the palate. For me, the earthy note with the vegetables is quite dominant again. The maritime aroma is also there, but a little more restrained than in the nose, a little salt/salt crystals are noticeable. Second sip: now more sherry influence, creamy-viscous mouthfeel again, hint of marzipan and brown sugar with forest honey. I find the earthy note in the forest honey, but the "vegetables" are gone now. It becomes drier, nuttier, a little dark chocolate - the Oloroso pre-assignment comes through well. |
| Финиш | 86 | Long-lasting with oak tannins, dark chocolate, nutty aromas tending toward hazelnuts. The maritime character is no longer tangible for me here, or it is lost in the dark fruit aromas for me - but it is still very pleasant. |
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
This is a nice one. Totally gives off great coastal notes and saltiness. Solid aged oak notes and sherry coming in. A total 88 whisky to me. Not enough to astound me, but damned good. If you aren’t into coastal whiskies, definitely take a few points off.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Round, oily, chocolate fruitcake.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
N- Nutmeg, ripe fruit of plums, peach on a coastal edge. Sticky barbecue sauce and tangy citrus, marsala tea, candy wrapper with hint of sweet gum and milk candy. Elegant and rounded. (90/22) P- Boiled spices with pinch of salt, tobacco, herbs, oak and salted caramel. Drift of ginger flower on the follow up, good weight on palate. (90/22) F- Medium-long with dry mouth coat, soft sweet custard and comfort. Not much going on here, but also not much fault to complaint. More than good, not quite great. (87/21) B/B- 89/22 Cr- 2, Fr- 2, Fl- 1, Pt- 0, Ft- 0, Sp-0, Wd-3, Wn-2, Sc-2 Weighted Rate- 87pt — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
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| Нос | — | N- Nutmeg, ripe fruit of plums, peach on a coastal edge. Sticky barbecue sauce and tangy citrus, marsala tea, candy wrapper with hint of sweet gum and milk candy. Elegant and rounded. (90/22) |
| Вкус | — | P- Boiled spices with pinch of salt, tobacco, herbs, oak and salted caramel. Drift of ginger flower on the follow up, good weight on palate. (90/22) |
| Финиш | — | F- Medium-long with dry mouth coat, soft sweet custard and comfort. Not much going on here, but also not much fault to complaint. More than good, not quite great. (87/21) B/B- 89/22 Cr- 2, Fr- 2, Fl- 1, Pt- 0, Ft- 0, Sp-0, Wd-3, Wn-2, Sc-2 Weighted Rate- 87pt — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur. |
Full bodied, easy drinking honnyflower taste with oak spises in the bacround. an boring 18yr and to exspensive for what you get. Tryed the 12,15,18,25 at the distilery worth wisiting.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
Quick note: Incredibly mild, warm, slightly salty, and a very nice but not overpowering sherry note. Complex and drinkable, this dram is a joy to drink, well done!
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| Нос | — | Oxidated, sour |
| Вкус | — | Oxidated taste, bland, sugary |
| Финиш | — | Sweet |
A pretty modest nose yet with slightly shallow sherry + salt hints. Light ripe fruits. A pretty decent for a regular release. The palate is burning ocasionally, mineralish-salty, mild sweetness. The finish is oaky and slightly soapy ? But very little. Wow, pretty nice for a regular 100eur drink. Pretty light, enjoyable. However not "simple" - it grants some vibes of sulphurous mortlach. Fatty... But not meaty... 86.5, very good overall.
What a decent whisky! while it may lack a striking, unique personality, it is a highly polished core-range whisky with a level of perfection that leaves barely no room for flaws.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
In the smell similar to the old Old Pulteney 17yo. Milk chocolate, perfume, grapes, banana. As for the taste, also the typical Old Pulteney, very similar to 17yo. More sour, less sweet and astringent. Pear, nectarine, apricot, vanilla cream and salty caramel. Evaluated only on the basis of a sample in the Whisky Festival 2019 in Malá Morávka, however, on the first occasion I would like to submit it to a more thorough examination.
How does the new 18 2018 compare with the 17 2018? I'm surprised nobody has done a side by side comparison as of yet. I know the 17 is being phased out, but still. Someone must have both open at the present time
A smooth, coherent, mellow soothing moisturizer.
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| Нос | 83 | Pear and tangerine, nice pencil shaving, and sponge cake, salted butter. A little soapy. After a while there came the oaky aroma, not too strong, just there, a little musky. Followed by a little mint and lime. In general it's very coherent and mellow. |
| Вкус | 82 | Sweet, round and oily, made me felt quite good. Smooth is the word. Honeyed tea, and a little yeasty. |
| Финиш | 82 | One thing I don't quite like is the plastic, soapy after-taste. Though it gave a long and gentle warm, and moist, feeling. |
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Worm tub isn't overly flashy, but it does wink at a worm tub lover like myself; whether with its nice body or that well-integrated sulfur note I mentioned. Actually, there's not much to say; it's a good core range "big brother" with a mature, non-monotonous, and distinctive (but not entirely unique) presentation. Price-performance ratio: Average to good. Would I repurchase it?: It's a bottling I might consider if it were readily available or on sale.
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| Нос | — | A start where the sherry is noticeable but not overpowering. Light dried red raisins and plums. A hint of dark chocolate. Underlying bourbon cask-derived custard and vanilla. Plumeria. A subtle caramelized side, like roasted banana, combines with a delicate esterity. A full nose. Underlying a petrol-like, almost black truffle-like note. A very slightly plasticky note mixes in; I think it wouldn't be wrong to describe this cluster of notes as "petrochemical." A little watered-down toffee. Over time, a little roasted almond. A sufficiently complex, deep, and enjoyable nose. |
| Вкус | — | On the palate, a medium-high sweetness. A body that could be described as slightly above average in terms of fat content. Beautiful almonds, frangipane, maraschino cherries. A hint of red plum and toasted banana again. It's surprising that it has such a chewy body even at this ABV. Those "strange, petrochemical" notes from the nose are absent here. Slightly roasted notes. A slightly floral and spicy side reminiscent of long red peppercorn. Perhaps a very slight hint of orange peel in the background. Maybe a little milk powder. While not as complex as the nose, it's a pleasant whisky with a good body and balance. |
| Финиш | — | If not medium, then medium-low intensity here, it's a little lighter than I expected. A slightly sulfurous but very well-integrated worm tub signature. Red fruits (like red plums and cherries, for example) intensify, opening up a kind of reductionist analogy here. A little longer than medium. Perfumery. A zesty base note like mandarin and orange again. A slightly brown bread-like base note, perhaps a very slight sourdough. A satisfying finish. |
Nose: the nose is heavier, darker , more sherried and brooding. with dark chocolate, honey and cocoa, more of the apple pie, quite rich, with spices, black tea leaves, tobacco and even a smoky touch and a hint of salt. Palate: thick and complex, dark fruit, chocolate, Xmas cake again, more ripe oranges, dark honey, tobacco, tea leaf, salty touches, old leather, chewable stuff. Finish : dried fruit, prune, date, spices, cigar tobacco, wood.
Distillery tasting. This is a very good whisky, unfortunately a bit too expencive. Although different in taste, I feel the 15YO is of a similar quality and hence better value.
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| Нос | 86 | Clean, sophisticated sherry nose. Dark chocolate, plums, raisins. The softer fresh fruity Pultney character is hard to detect. Not extreme in any way, but kind of compact, may benefit from some time in the glass. |
| Вкус | 86 | Rounded soft and sweet. Coffee, fruit cake, orange chocolate. It's a whisky on which you probably could really go to town disecting its complexity, or you can simply just enjoy it |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium+ lenght slowly fading without any dram. Chocolate and sherry notes rounding off nicely. |
Melon, pineapple, stewed apple, banana, butterscotch, chocolate, coffee, lemon, grapefruit, peppermint, hint of sea salt and gummi bears
Still a bit hesitant on the nose, it makes a more self-confident impression as it progresses. The Oloroso leaves enough room for the distillery character, but the two don't always go hand in hand. For the full review, go here: https://keinehalbendrinks.de/2022/03/19/18-jaehrige-standards-aus-der-zweiter-reihe/
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
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| Нос | 85 | Very intense. Oloroso sherry, grapes, caramel, vanilla. Like a Crème brûlée served with a sherry as a desert. But there are also shortbread, milk chocolate and a distinct maritime note. |
| Вкус | 86 | Dry yet oily, first sweet with caramel, vanilla, toasted notes with a hint of lemon. Then sherry and intense old oak. |
| Финиш | 87 | Dry and long-lasting notes of sherry and oak. The oak dominates here. Very high quality casks. Wow! |
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Really great 18 year old.
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| Нос | — | spicy, vanilla, fruity, apple, honey, wine, red fruits, sour |
| Вкус | — | soft, wine, red fruits, sweet, vanilla, sour, fruity |
| Финиш | — | fruity, spicy, wine-y |
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| Нос | — | Honey, almonds, caramel |
| Вкус | — | Almonds, dried fruit, oak, honey, rough at the end |
quite nice you can drink, but really find no reason to buy me a bottle, not even to 120 ¬ ridiculous - worlds away from the noble old 21er was the cheaper to have
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| Нос | 85 | very salty, mineral, crushed lemon dropper, Wick cough sweet pineapple, raisins, gummy note, slightly unpleasant metallic undertone |
| Вкус | 86 | Honey, tangy sweet tobacco, salt, olive oil, espresso, orange peel, cereals, raisins |
| Финиш | 86 | musty dried fruit, wood dust, salt liquorice, leather, cocoa |
A good hint of sherry, with raisins, a leather belt, elastic, puffed rice, cereals, white chocolate. Iodine comes after, a gentle sea breeze, salty, even spicy, a hint of caramel, vanilla butter, floral fragrances. The palate is very sweet at first, honeyed and gently fruity, plum, pear and mirabelle plum, but the spices quickly rise, pepper and cinnamon, chocolate, nutmeg. Lemon zest. Long finish with candied vanilla. Barley sugar, marshmallow. This one doesn't have much to complain about, quite subtle, varied, original, but also well salted to meet the distillery's markers. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2020/10/old-pulteney-18-yo.html
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
A lot of money for this 18 year old.
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| Нос | 85 | Vanilla, fruity (apples, citrus fruits), honey, spicy. |
| Вкус | 87 | Honey, spices, floral accents and again citrus fruits and green apples. |
| Финиш | 86 | The aftertaste is long, honey and citrus. |
more polished, more refined (as in refined sugar) than the 17, with more clear sherry notes, the sweet and salty combination takes center stage, almost as if it was intended to be so.. less wood, less herbs, less wilderness both in the nose and taste.. less personality, maybe. the 18 is clearly more accessible, probably more quaffable, too.. the HDR version of the 17.
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| Нос | 86 | sherry, salt, caramel, lemon rind.. a whiff of solvent.. very little wood, some fruits (pineapple, apples).. alcohol is nicely integrated.. all nice, but a bit underwhelming and too polite |
| Вкус | 88 | the sweet and salty is so out there, it is almost uncanny.. not much else, though clearly pleasant in a guilty pleasure kind of way |
| Финиш | 86 | this is where it clearly falls short.. so, short-lasting, sweet, salty and a tad fiery, with a bit of yum that manages to barely save it in the end |
Full-bodied and beautifully oily. I can clearly taste the Coastle character of an OP. There are also some juicy orange notes from the barrel influence, and overall it's very harmonious. Perfect drinking strength. Bottlekill: Exciting and extremely delicious Old Pulteney. I have to admit it took me a very long time to warm up to it. Initially, it was so strong and unbalanced that I could only drink the first few glasses with cola. So I left the bottle in the back of the bar cabinet for a few weeks and let the oxidation process work its magic. The remaining three-quarters of the bottle was coastal, orangey, and chocolatey. Very straightforward and didn't change much as the rest of the bottle went on, but it didn't need to, as it was already very tasty. Quick tip: After pouring, let it rest in the glass for a few minutes. TLDR: Delicious 2018 OP, which tastes very similar to the dark 2016 batch. It needs plenty of air and time in the bottle after opening to smooth out any rough edges, and also needs a few minutes in the glass. I'd buy it again for under €100.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Fruity and sweet, dark fruits, toffee, no flaw sherry, pretty nice and better than what I expected.
Not a bad whisky of modern formation, but even an old 12-year-old release can easily compete with it. Overall, I liked it! 22.5 21.5 20.5 21
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| Нос | — | Noticeably sharp, noticeably unusual for Pulteney sherry influence, pears, alcohol, solvent, PX sulfur. Intensity: 8/10 |
| Вкус | — | Vanilla-fruity, sharp and very alcoholic, dry, dried fruits. Second wave. Tropical fruits and woodiness. Very peppery, caramel with fruit jam, soapy. Saturation: 9/10 Sweetness: 7/10 |
| Финиш | — | Spices, dryness, woodiness. |
Salted caramel. Brown sugar, candied fruits. Flavors are well balanced.
On the nose, this whisky opens up a fascinating world of herbs that gently blend with the sweet hint of sherry. The aroma of wood gives a seductive depth that invites you to delve deeper into the whisky. The first sip reveals a complex interplay of herbs and a distinctive tartness, accompanied by a hint of pepper that tingles on the tongue. The dryness of the whisky gives way to the subtle presence of fruit pits, which leave a delicate but notable note. With the addition of water, the whisky changes noticeably. The nose becomes softer, almost invitingly sweet. The taste unfolds a new dimension of sweetness that combines harmoniously with the herbs, while the pepper still retains a certain strength. The finish is characterized by a woody dryness that is accompanied by a persistent, slightly salty pepperiness.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Lovely and delicious. Provides a sense of place. Wonderful fruit, balanced with a hint of smoke. Long enough to remind you of what you had.
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| Нос | 91 | Plenty of fruit up front, starting with sweet orange and orange peel. The fruit smell dominates with some baking spice coming through. |
| Вкус | 91 | First impression is strong citrus well rounded by the impact of the oak. Some vanilla and even brown sugar. Though of salt. |
| Финиш | 86 | Not super long but long enough. |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Very smooth and gentle, but with a full taste. Clearly some sherrycask influence.
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| Нос | 86 | Very fruity, peach, tropical fruits, honey. Then the sherrycask influence comes in, more coffee, chocolate and prunes. |
| Вкус | 86 | Very soft and smooth, only a little pepper, without being thin. Full and creamy structure, sweet, honey, and later on some prunes. |
| Финиш | 85 | Again soft and smooth, honey, some sherry influences remain, prunes and some chocolate. Middle long. |
First impression or Neck pour
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| Нос | 88 | shy nose first, after spices and chocolate, maritane notes in background, after more sour sherry, complex mature nose, little bit shoe polish or nail varnish, exotic fruits, cinnamon, with water is lighter, red berries, 16/02/23 89 20/ Jun / 23 88 25.04.2025 citrusy, mineral, stones, dark chocolate, |
| Вкус | 87 | little spicy, with water better texture, 88 later 87 25.04.2025 spicy, malty, bitter chocolate, salty, |
| Финиш | 88 | beautiful long finish, oriental spices, drying, sweetness, buttery, 91 20/04//22 89 13/05/22 88 16/02/23 20/ Jun / 23 bitter finish, savory and dry finish, salty, 88 25.04.2025 buttery, briny, drying finish |
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| Нос | — | Intense, sweet, clear notes of sherry, vanilla, honey, milk chocolate, prunes, lots of ripe fruit, light varnish, spices |
| Вкус | — | Sweet, slightly spicy, milk chocolate, honey, toffee, baked apples, oranges, dried fruit, spices and a pinch of salt |
| Финиш | — | Quite long, dark chocolate, dried fruit, a pinch of spices and salt, oak bitterness |
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Nice whisky but not for this price.
Old Pulteney 18yo. Sampled at The Whisky Show 2023. Creamy and buttery, very tasty - rich with what I take to be lots of intense American oak. Great. 3.7/88 Old Pulteney 18 Year Old, 46%. 30ml sample at home, Aug 2024. Dark amber. Aroma has some cherry pie and redcurrant. Body is watery to lightly oily. Taste is soft and easy, quite simple in that it has a cohesive one-note flavour – vaguely biscuity and cherryish, slight touch of Jolly Rancher. Very little complexity. Definitely something I could drink a lot of without thinking. Absolutely an enjoyable and very drinkable whisky but not delivering enough interest to warrant a purchase. 3.5/84
As far as delicious, interesting flavors are there. But seems somehow immature for me. With the price you have to get more.
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| Нос | 86 | Slightly fruity sweet start with a somewhat artificial touch of pineapple. It mixes with some apricot and orange. Salt pushes forward again and again. Add some honey with a strange gum note. A slight medical undertone remains. Interesting flavors and not bad but not not really my case. |
| Вкус | 84 | Nice soft start on the palate. Honey sweetness stays with a few spices. Light oak is noticeable. Subtle salty at the end. There are a few floral notes left. |
| Финиш | 83 | Short finish with some cocoa and coffee. Slightly drier. |
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Hmmm, a sample from a new friend. I've always like Pulteney and this is an excellent age statment from the range. There's a framiliar costal note that I always recognize as Pulteney, no shortage fo that here.
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| Нос | 86 | Brine, floral sweets, sand and sweets. Herbal sweets, malt and a touch of kerosene. There is a hint of rubber, sugar plums and stone fruits. |
| Вкус | 88 | Full, so full. Cool sand, touches of sweet rubber erasers and hints of peach custard. Muted with a twist of oaky caramel and more ocean breeze brine, some very background smoke, like a wood fire in the distance. |
| Финиш | 84 | Little lighter here. I wish there was a bit more, maybe more proof would carry a little longer. Sweet oak, cocoa and vanilla chewy caramels. More hints at that coastal nose, but faint warmth fades from the oak and brings more sharpness to round out the finish. |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
Old Pulteney is the name of the Distillery Bottlings of the Pulteney Distillery in the port town of Wick in the north of Scotland Mainland. The 18-year-old was finished in Ex-Oloroso and has a rich golden color that is not too dark. This suggests a beautiful sherry with maritime notes. In the WhiskyJason Old Pulteney Blind Tasting, he was only partially convincing and came in last place. In my ranking, it's still number 4. What's the problem? www.glen-efze.de
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| Нос | — | The aroma of the whisky is beautiful. There are dark, woody sherry notes, but there are also nice fruits. They are dark, thick, sweet fruits with a herbal note that adds a tart aspect to the aroma. That suits the north, there is already a tart sea note that blows across the Orkney Islands to the mainland on a summer evening. The aroma is convincing. |
| Вкус | — | Then comes the slump in the taste, fruit and sherry notes are to be restrained, there is a lack of strength, the 46% vol. are not sufficient to powerfully distribute the flavors in the mouth. The wood is only partially convincing. For 18 years, the whisky is a bit tame. |
| Финиш | — | The finish is also weak. Some chocolate and wood are there, the barrels aren't really bad - but after 18 years they should make more of an impression. There is wood on the palate, but it is also restrained... For 18 years and a price of over €100, the whisky just isn't convincing enough. The start is not maritime and strong. This is a cutter that has been bobbing in the harbor for several years and no longer goes out into the Pentland Firth. Despite this, he still has flair and charm and retains memories of the power he could have. The Pulteneys in the tasting were all usable or good whiskys. The 18 is also delicious - but it doesn't convince and in the end is much too expensive for the quality. |
aroma: pleasant, sweet, vanilla, honey, ripe pears, red apples, peach, sea notes, apricot and apple jam, plum jam, chocolate with cherry, traces of tobacco. A wonderful fragrance. Taste: sweet, intense, mild, cherry in chocolate, chocolate prune, vanilla, a little sea salt, Marvel cigarettes with cherry, oak, a little clove, stewed pear, Americano Finish: pleasant, intense, fragrant pepper, tobacco, oak, nutmeg. dates, a trail of ashes. Very tasty, nice fresh sherry well integrated with bourbon barrels
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
An absolutely stunning expression. It completely redefines what you expect from this style.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 89
That was non-love at first sight. Maybe the Malt wins with a lot of oxygen, time and habituation. Anyone who likes strong, rubber-sweet malts with sulfur will also like this Pulteney. I like that less now. You can try, but you do not have to. The 18er stands out from the Pulteney range and seems to me already "designed". Also, the price of around 120 euros (as of 02/2019) is based on the current market situation. There I find the new 15-year-old Pulteney (ID: 116460) the basically better and for the distillery much more characteristic malt.
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| Нос | 88 | Really now? On the first nose the full rubber abrasion, sweetness with sulfur. That could be one of those rubberized edradours! I did not have such a nose on any Pulteney. Ok, after an hour in the glass and a lot of panning, there are still a few Bourbon Bar flavors; but the rubber nose (children's dinghy: a lot of ice cream and sunscreen) covers everything. So I'm really looking forward to this taste ... |
| Вкус | 87 | In the mouth, the 18er then plays all his strength, brand Sherrykracher. Also sweet, but no longer as sweet as in the nose, now plum roaster and black berry. Similar in short moments to a refill sherry keg like the Fassstark Clynelish (ID: 121497). And at the second sip then again this Edradour rubber boat sweetie. Of matches. |
| Финиш | 86 | In the finish is again supplemented with oak, before appear again these artificial sweet notes. Somehow I'm sensitive to something like that. If you like that, ok. I find the 18er Pulteney less successful after the first drams in mouthfeel and finish. |
Water addition: No, that is very well balanced Conclusion: Yummy, a whisky to drink away and makes with every sip fancy sea, the Sherryfinfish is not very pronounced, instead, the flavors complement each other very well, without mutually suppressing or fighting. And who likes salted peanut butter will love this one
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| Нос | — | very dense, ripe, yellow fruits (mirabelles, apricots, peaches), neat salt, a good portion of oak, salted caramel, peanut flavors and also very subtle smoke |
| Вкус | — | soft, velvety appearance, great sweetness after a lot of yellow fruits, caramel, peanut butter, the salt is not so intense here, as well as the oak, which only brings some spice in the background |
| Финиш | — | medium length, vanilla, fruity, tea, sweet-salty with some oak shavings, without any bitterness fades with the taste of lightly salted peanut butter with caramel pieces |
Certainly not a bad malt. But somehow it is a bit too smooth for me. The artificial sweetness displeases me. For the price, this is not a purchase for me. Since I like the 15er even better. He has more character.
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| Нос | — | Compared to the 15er is already darker and heavier. Glazed apricots in butter. Plum cake. Maple syrup. For me there is also a somewhat artificial sweetness. Also wine gum. Amarettini. Some tree bark. |
| Вкус | — | Again only the fruits swirled in butter. Pretty sweet and buttery. Some honey was added to the fruits. Brittle. After that, it is less sweet and it comes beautiful chocolate notes. Then still oak flavor. |
| Финиш | — | Chocolate with nuts. Licorice. Maybe some leather. |
fair puddle for 18y I find the mau Time does not help the 15th is better
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| Нос | — | earthy, nutty, light vanilla is more, something lumps, roasted wood, cereals later slightly apple, autumn leaves |
| Вкус | — | soft on the palate Vanilla, spices (cinnamon?), Bitter, maritime but no salt, |
| Финиш | — | medium to long slightly oak, bitter |
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
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