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Gordon & MacPhail (distilled at Old Pulteney), 35 year old, 1969 vintage, 43%, $200
Surprisingly fresh-sanguine even-for its age, and appetizingly aromatic. Fairly light and approachable in body, but always inspiring and pithy. Notes of fresh, sea-breeze brine, teasing exotic spices, and tangerine are softened by gently creamy malt notes and hints of coconut and almond. Very delicious and enjoyable anytime.
(2nd Quarter 2007 Issue-Vol. 16#2)
87
Old Pulteney, 17 year old, 46%, $80
Pleasingly sweet and fruity, with notes of caramel apples, berries in honey, vanilla, and ripe pear. Fresh brine and subtle mint emerge occasionally and linger on the finish. Nicely balanced, more complex and with a wider range of flavors than the Old Pulteney 21 year old.
(1st Quarter 2007 Issue-Vol. 16#1)
83
Whisky Galore (distilled at Old Pulteney), 16 year old, 1989 vintage, 46%, $70
Lightweight, with a slightly oily texture. Appetizingly fresh and briny on the palate, with underlying notes of hay, lime, vanilla-tinged malt, and a hint of seaweed on the finish. A mouth-watering aperitif.
(3rd Quarter 2006 Issue-Vol. 15#3)
82
Old Pulteney, 21 year old, 46%, $100
This 21 year old expression is lighter in color and not as sweet or fruity as the younger 17 year old also reviewed here. Very mouthcoating in texture, with notes of dry vanilla, fat barley, coconut, citrus fruit, and pineapple. Long, intensely appetizing, dry salty finish. As an aperitif, or perhaps with seafood.
(1st Quarter 2007 Issue-Vol. 16#1)
81
Scott's Selection (distilled at Old Pulteney), 1977 vintage, 56.9%, $135
Appetizingly briny and spicy, as would be expected from a Pulteney-especially on the nose. The spice notes (cinnamon, licorice root, vanilla) are balanced with light caramel and toffee. Quite dry, polished leather finish with suggestions of bourbon. While still enjoyable, I feel this would have been a better whisky if it were bottled 5-10 years ago.
(3rd Quarter 2007 Issue-Vol. 16#3)
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