Established
in 1826, Pulteney is the most northerly distillery
on the Scottish mainland. It stands in the suburbs
of Wick, about eighteen miles from John O'Groats,
in a rugged, windswept, sea-pounded area. An unlikely
setting for a distillery, except for its close proximity
to the sea, which at one time was the only means of
transporting the whisky to the south. During the herring
boom of the 19th century many of the distillery workers
were also employed as fishermen; many were coopers
making up to 8 barrels each day to hold cured herring
for export to Russia and Germany. Sadly the herring
industry is no longer part of the daily life in Wick,
but Pulteney Distillery continues to operate, distilling
one of the finest Highland Malts available.
Used
in Ballantine blends
Only
distillery named after a person – Sir William
Johnstone Pulteney
Medium
to high intensity, dry with a hint of sea air
Colour
Deep
amber with a slight pink hue
Taste
Dry,
medium bodied and smooth with a clean finish: faintly
salty with a slight sherry note
Old
Pulteney 15 Year Old
This
rare 15 Year Old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
is bottled from a single cask at its natural strength.
Each bottle is individually numbered with the
cask and bottle number emphasising the individuality
of the whisky
The
tasting notes from each cask produced will vary, however,
each will have a slight saltiness emanating from the
15 years exposed to the sea air of Wick
Old
Pulteney 15 Year Old – Sherry Matured
Old
Pulteney 15 Year Old - Millennium
Old
Pulteney Liqueuer
Old
Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky has now been carefully
blended with a selection of natural highland ingredients
to create a truly memorable Scotch Whisky Liqueur
with a Beguiling aroma and a rich fruity aftertaste
The
Pulteney Distillery Visitor Centre was officially
opened on Monday 12 June 2000 by golfer Ronan Rafferty,
member of the PGA European Tour. The centre takes
visitors through a historical journey of the whisky
making process and the seafaring history behind the
area of Wick.
