Some whiskies wear their maritime roots like a badge, Old Pulteney 16 wears it like a captain’s coat. Aged in both bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks, this Highland coastal malt is a bold expression of salt, spice, and richness. Crafted in the windswept town of Wick, where sea air and history collide, it’s a whisky that balances power and elegance with the confidence of experience.

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Brand: Old Pulteney | Category: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 46% | Origin: Wick, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Deep and inviting. Dried figs, toffee, and cinnamon-dusted almonds meet sea breeze, lemon zest, and soft oak in a warmly spiced swirl.
Palate: Rich and mouth-coating. Waves of sultanas, dark chocolate, and caramel roll over the tongue, followed by salted nuts, gentle spice, and a flicker of citrus brightness.
Finish: Long, warming, and faintly briny. A slow fade of sherried fruit, oak spice, and a touch of salinity that whispers of Wick’s rugged coast.

Production Details:
This expression is matured in American ex-bourbon casks before finishing in Spanish Oloroso sherry butts, drawing the best from both cask types. The bourbon brings vanilla, cream, and balance; the sherry adds depth, fruit, and spice. Bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered, it captures the true, full bodied nature of the spirit.

Perfect For:
Stormy nights and quiet reflections. This is a dram to warm your soul, best enjoyed when you need a little depth and a lot of character. It's made for those who want complexity with a firm maritime backbone.

Expert Notes:
Old Pulteney 16 is widely praised for its seamless integration of sherry cask depth with coastal influence. Often described as the more indulgent sibling of the 15 Year Old, it offers richer texture and a bolder finish while staying unmistakably “The Maritime Malt.”

Customer Reviews:
"It’s like someone dipped a Highland whisky in the sea, rich, round, and salty in the best way."
"This might be the perfect balance of sherry and salt. Elegant but with muscle."
"Old Pulteney doesn’t miss. The 16 is layered, powerful, and dangerously easy to sip."

Interesting Fact:
Wick, where Old Pulteney is distilled, was once the herring capital of Europe. That seafaring legacy is baked into every cask, with aging warehouses just meters from the crashing waves.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat to savor the sherried richness, or with a few drops of water to brighten the citrus and spice. Pair it with cured meats, aged manchego, or dark chocolate sea salt bark for a coastal indulgence.

Distillery Background:
Established in 1826, Old Pulteney is one of Scotland’s northernmost distilleries, shaped by the sea and known for its bold, briny character. With a stillhouse just a stone’s throw from the North Sea, each bottle captures the rugged elegance of its environment. The 16 Year Old stands proudly within the core range: refined, robust, and unmistakably Old Pulteney.