Old Pulteney 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch

Old Pulteney distillery sits in the fishing town of Wick on the rugged northern coast of the Scottish Highlands, making it one of the most northerly mainland distilleries in Scotland.

Founded in 1826, the distillery has long been known as the Maritime Malt, with its coastal location imparting a distinctive briny character to the spirit. The 12 Year Old expression serves as the core offering from Old Pulteney, aged in a combination of American oak ex-bourbon casks and Spanish oak ex-sherry casks.

This Highland single malt showcases the distillery's unique still design, which features an unusually shaped wash still with a cut-off top, a modification made long ago to fit the still into the original building. The result is a whisky that balances honeyed sweetness with that characteristic coastal salinity.

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old offers an approachable entry point to the distillery's style while still delivering complexity and depth.

The interplay between orchard fruits, vanilla from the bourbon casks, and subtle maritime influence creates a whisky suited to both newcomers exploring Highland malts and experienced drinkers seeking something with genuine sense of place.

This bottling consistently earns recognition for delivering quality at its price point.