Old Pulteney 15 Years Old, Sherry Cask

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 12 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Peach cobbler. Raisins. Palate Sherry-soaked sponge. Fudge. Cookies. Sweet at first and then dry. Chocolate digestive? Finish Suddenly the salt is back. Comment If you like whisky on your therapeutic porridge (and who doesn't?) this is the salty one.

Jim Murray Nose Tainted mildly by sulphur. Fruitcake rich, nonetheless, and pretty sweet despite the drier oaky tones. Palate Big, irrespective of the strength. Quite peppery, smoky and enticingly sweet-with hickory? A gently salty edge with subtle build up of malty complexity. Finish Lingering peat. Vanilla oak guarantees a soft finale than might be expected. Comment A genuinely delightful malt that shows great charisma beyond the so-so nose.