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Old Pulteney 12 yo

Лот #4600552 · 40.0% · 35 cl

⏱ закрытие 25 July 2026 в 21:15 CEST (21:15 Highland N-W)

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дешевле, чем ~54% виски рейтинга 81.3 (цена €18 — медиана продаж, 625 оц.)
⚡ по ставке сейчас: 80

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Old Pulteney 12yo

40.0% · 35cl

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Whiskybase · рейтинг 81.3

Old Pulteney 12-year-old

Pulteney

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Рейтинг WB81.3 625 оценок

Справедливая цена за рейтинг €20 типичная ниже на 10% кривая рынка

Медиана оценок 81.0 у экспертов 82.0 (45) · разброс ±4.6 · 61–88 · 81 оценок

Вкусоароматический профиль

Honey 13

Vanilla 12

Citric 10

Malt Extract 10

Fresh Fruit 9

New Wood 9

Hay-like 3

Husky 3

Chocolate 2

Kippery 2

Nutty 2

Cooked Fruit 1

Cooked Vegetable 1

Dried Fruit 1

Leathery 1

Old Wood 1

Rubbery 1

Smokey 1

Sweaty 1

Yeasty 1

История продаж этой бутылки

Аукцион	Результат
2021-09	€19

Цены в магазинах (Whiskybase)

Магазин	Цена	≈€
La Maison du Whisky shop	32.30 EUR	€32
Maltucky shop	34.00 EUR	€34
Master of Malt shop	32.95 GBP	€39
Lochs of Whisky shop	32.99 GBP	€39
Hard To Find Whisky shop	36.95 GBP	€43

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Суммаризация отзывов

Прибрежный солёно-солодовый молт начального уровня с ванилью, цитрусом и мёдом; опытные и остальные сходятся в оценке «честное соотношение цена/качество», но тонкое тело при 40% и упрощённый профиль многих оставляют равнодушными.

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В аромате преобладают ваниль, крем-брюле и мёд с цитрусовой кислинкой, солёным морским дуновением, цветочными и травяными нотами, лёгкой солью и намёком на дым; у части образцов на старте пробивается растворитель или ацетон, а иногда и оттенок мокрого картона. Во вкусе — солодовая сладость, карамель и солёная карамель, цитрус, соль и белый перец, пряности, немного какао и дубовой горечи, но тело почти все называют тонким, водянистым и маловыразительным. Послевкусие короткое или среднее, солёно-пряное, с горчинкой дуба; хвалят за питкость, узнаваемый прибрежный характер и низкую цену (£24–30). Опытные ревьюеры настойчивее указывают на упрощённость и падение выразительности по сравнению с версиями начала 2010-х, сетуют, что 40% недостаточно и разлив при 46% раскрыл бы солёность и тело гораздо полнее; отсюда более низкие оценки (72–79) у самых требовательных. Остальные оценивают чуть щедрее (в среднем 80–84, отдельные 87), делая упор на выгодную цену и приятную питкость, а не на глубину. Разброс умеренный: почти все сходятся, что это добротный, но неамбициозный молт для старта, и главное расхождение — не в описании профиля, а в том, прощать ли ему разбавленное тело ради цены.

Dris 80 03 aug 2019 4:40 pm

нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 80

lincolnimp 84 03 jun 2020 10:26 pm

This cost me £24 with free postage, bargain. Vanilla by the bucket load on the nose mixed with resin & polish, this is mixed with custard, mango and some green apple. Initial mouthfeel is decent but unexciting at first, very one dimensional. So a simple profile but some nice spice and sugared fruity sweetness on show with a little peat. The finish is really mellow, not too much effect but it lingers for a while. Lets cut to the chase, this is a straight shooter in as much it will not set your world alight but it would be a great session malt. Compared to older OP 12 this is tame, I remember older versions from say 5 years ago had much more fire in them. A good entry level malt, not bad.

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

JNuyts 82 12 mar 2020 11:04 am

нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 82

90ClubWhisky 80 13 dec 2021 6:26 pm

Dark-skinned color. Whisky in a glass seems to be rare in its structure.

Нос	79	Slightly sweet. Flowers. Honey. Vanilla cream. A hint of citrus underneath. Minimal minerality, a little salt. Some white fruit. Perfumed sensation. A pinch of spices with a deep breath. More vanilla and caramel appeared on the other nose.
Вкус	77	Quite mild and sparse. Light perfume. Flowers. The bitterness of an oak barrel. Florality. A hint of citrus underneath. Some cocoa. A pinch of spices. For the second sip, more caramel and more salt.
Финиш	78	A pinch of spices. Black pepper. Cocoa. The bitterness of the oak. This is where the salt starts coming out. Medium-long.

Andytka3 75 07 jun 2019 4:58 am

N- Edgy solvent scents of nail polish remover, then coastal nuances emerged with caramalized pineapple, honey, crackling dry wood on log burner that comes with plenty of heat but also less smokes. Sweet herbs, spices and floral. (86/20) P- The initial sweetness...hmmmm, surely a wee over. Certainly well filled, gingery, lightly salted and spicy. But as buttery developed alongside the excessive sweetness, feel cloyingly fat and heavy. (82/17) F- Short, ginger dry with echoing smokes and fruity. (85/19) B/B- 85/19 Cr- 1, Fr- 2, Fl- 1, Pt- 0, Ft- 2, Sp-0, Wd-2, Wn-2, Sc-2 Weighted Rate- 75pt — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.

robain 82 22 sep 2025 9:10 pm

Нос	84	Maritime, salt, apple, citric,
Вкус	81	cold mouth,
Финиш	81

zzqfyl 84 09 apr 2022 5:56 am

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

thijs100 84 10 oct 2021 11:04 am

The Old Pulteney 12 Years is serious whisky. It's coastal, fruity and well-balanced with enough depth to warrant buying an entire bottle. No frills, just good single malt from Wick.

feolai 80 16 feb 2026 3:50 am

A perfectly fine entry-level malt, but enthusiasts will likely crave more depth.

нос 78 · вкус 81 · финиш 81

Tom na Gruagaich 79 07 jul 2024 10:28 pm

Easy drinking. Malty, orange notes. A bit maritime. Unfortunately, the 40% is not enough. A bit wet cardboard on the nose. Good, inexpensive standard.

LeChiffre 81 28 nov 2021 3:11 pm

нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 80

dramspotter 72 14 aug 2021 10:22 am

I didn't pay much for a bottle and one should bear in mind that. The scores are as they are but it was good value. I have certainly tried more interesting Pultney's but I was curious to see if that creamy character was present in the entry-level: it is, but only just.

Нос	79	yes a bit creamy veering towards some butterscotch but it is not a glorious nose, just a decently welcoming one
Вкус	70	malt, somewhat sour, more hay than grass, white wine, herbal (mint?)
Финиш	66	short->medium; pretty unremarkable other than some malt notes

DistiLesha 78 16 apr 2025 10:47 pm

The whisky appears stronger than its actual strength. Extremely weak, not mature, and therefore not whisky. But the taste is apart from all this, the taste is quite mature and pleasant. Not the same Pulteney that was in the early 2010s Difficulty level: 4/10 19 21 19 19

_Dziki_ 81 04 jan 2023 4:57 pm

Нос	82	Herbal, earthy, marine, citrus
Вкус	82	Salty sour, herbs, tarragon, rosemary, nutmeg
Финиш	80	Watered down and short

bankimate 80 31 jan 2022 3:07 pm

нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 79

Romansen 82 05 apr 2024 4:02 pm

нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 81

MLE 82 08 oct 2021 3:19 am

нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 81

kikist 80 01 apr 2022 8:25 pm

Ok for the price! Left half a bottle for ~1 month, whisky significantly improved

Нос	83	New shoes, dry seaweed, vanilla, artificial leather, really light smoke, dust, straw, coconut
Вкус	78	Alcoholic, grappa, white wine, touch of lemon, caramel, hints of red onion, coconut
Финиш	78	Alcoholic, bitternes, hops, rotten fruit, oak, pepper, coconut

QQmubai 79 11 jul 2026 8:56 pm

нос 80 · вкус 78 · финиш 78

Koning 84 29 may 2022 2:28 pm

A very enjoyable dram. A bit underrated, real value for money considering the friendly price.

Нос	83	A malty sweet nose, with caramel fudge and lemon candy. The sweetness is countered by a mint-like freshness with some coastal air.
Вкус	84	Rather malty and sweet. Citrus fruits combine well with a slight saltiness. Some cacao and dill linger on the background.
Финиш	85	Fresh herbs and spices in the finish, including aniseed. Some sweets and caramel. The brininess of the palate retruns, this indeed is a maritime malt.

Jimbeau 84 09 jun 2025 10:00 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

SeattleHusky 80 28 jun 2025 6:24 pm

ezioaudit 82 12 dec 2019 11:27 am

Whiskylifestyle 83 05 nov 2021 10:48 am

A nice entry-level whisky. It has those nice salty, maritime notes that you would expect from an Old Pulteney. Not a complicated single malt, but a subtle and tasty dram. For around €30, this is good value for money too.

YD84 84 26 jun 2020 12:28 am

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Alex_Whisky_Corner 75 26 feb 2023 8:47 pm

Nose: lemon, vanilla Taste: slightly sharp, oak, sweet light fruit Finish: Medium to long, sweet, slightly spicy

Montezuma 84 17 mar 2024 8:39 pm

03/03/2024 - 30 ml Although I really liked it, I was disappointed when I revealed the label in the blind test and was mistaken with a sherry, as I was expecting the infamous salty profusion. After it was developed, I tried to find the salt, but for me it is confused with condiments. But, in fact, it does, because despite all the fruits present, it is not sweet like sherry; cooked fruit? Since it has a trace of saline on its pallet, it must be that mixture of salt and sweet hahaha. Anyway, I really liked it and would like to invest in a bottle.

Нос	86	Chocolate, lemon, sugar, caramel, dried fruits, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, honey, mint, pistachios, malt and light new wood; Ufa! As if wealth wasn't enough, without alcohol. With water: pineapple, canla, new wood and candied fruits. Very pleasant.
Вкус	85	New wood, vanilla, honey, caramel, sugar, sweet and warm spices, dried fruits, Christmas fruits, light chocolate. No alcohol. In a blind test, I thought it was even a sherry. With water: eliminates any trace of alcohol, even more vanilla and new wood appear, but the base of dried, Christmas fruits and sweet, warm spices remains.
Финиш	80	Long, red fruit and tannic new wood.

ZLako 83 10 apr 2022 11:53 pm

N: lemon peel, some more citrus notes, sea breeze, vanilla and some honey P: sweet caramel, lemon zest, salt, honey in the background, oak and pepper F: short finish with pepper and salt

StefanKatonaXXL 87 16 dec 2023 6:40 pm

Really good, very underrated, interesting malt whisky from (almost) the northernmost distillery. Great value for money. I adore this typical bourbon cask style, but this whisky is quite unique. I really enjoy the mixture of vanilla sweetness, sea saltiness and malty cereal. Well done Old Pulteney!

rich_93 84 17 nov 2022 5:01 pm

I bought this bottle at a UK supermarket for 25 pounds, as a drinking whisky while on holiday. I’m torn between two ways of looking at it. Part of me says ‘wow, I can’t believe they manage to sell this for 25 pounds.’ But then I can’t help but wonder what this would be like if the distiller scrapped the bottom 20% of casks, added the same amount of good casks on top and bottled it at 46%. As a fan of Pulteney, I would not mind paying close to double for that. However, it's great that the supermarket whisky buyer on a limited budget has access to this - a proper single malt by any measure.

Нос	84	Soft, no prickle. Distillery character at display. Sweet and sour, salty. Initially there’s initially a slightly ‘off’ sourness to it but that lifts with time . Evidence of both really good and some inferior bourbon casks in the mix. Orange and Apricot marmalade, honey, sea salt. Lots of fudge and a bit of caramel. Some rather youthful oak spice. Fresh apples and citruses with floral honeysuckle. Beautiful honeyed malt. I think you’ll have a hard time finding better quality for the little you’re paying for this.
Вкус	85	Sweet, spicy and salty. The texture is rather light but round, and not without oiliness, good stuff. Classic Pultney sea salt throughout the palate, with soft malt, lots of honey and fresh citrus fruit. Super soft cinnamon and orange marmalade with peel. The wood spice increases in the development and has a youthful free to it, which makes me wonder if the distiller has used virgin oak to make up for some tired casks.
Финиш	83	Medium length at 40%, pretty good going. Honeyed, malty with slightly bitter wood. Nice floral-fruity facets as well. Leaves the mouth pleasantly oily.

erwinnlim 79 31 mar 2020 12:41 am

A decent whisky for the discounted supermarket prices you find it for here in the UK. Value (£24) : 8/10

Eilean a' Cheo 83 03 mar 2024 4:10 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

riegerjonas 80 19 apr 2021 9:27 am

2021-04-18: does what it should and no more

Нос	83	Fruit compote, sweetness, vanilla, cinnamon, caramel, orange peel
Вкус	78	thin, salted caramel, slightly spicy
Финиш	78	short, light dark chocolate

Peatyjohn 80 22 mar 2026 2:49 pm

Old early favourite, a budget easy sipper for summer holidays. A gentle citrusy sea brine salty, cut grass, vanilla, apple pears biscuits and malty. Side by side with Flotilla at 46 %, the difference is really noticeable. The extra 6 % provides the old time sea saltiness I seem to remember in the 12. The modern version appears more muted and toned down on the famous sea saltiness. Unfortunately I won’t be replacing this one until the 12 comes out with at least 46%. Still it’s a good beginner whisky.

hlz30 82 08 sep 2021 4:12 pm

Нос	83	Ethanol upon poured! Leaving it in the glass brought out the beauty. soft floral scents, ripen peach, bubbles from the water dissolving soap. Lightly acidic citrus, soft spices, pear drop, vanilla, lard. All in a harmony, but all they are just weak.
Вкус	81	Sharp but delicately sweet arrival. Thin body and watery. Soft spices, little bit of salty, mild medicinal bitterness.
Финиш	81	Quickly diminishes, warming, savoury,

ramyres 80 15 oct 2024 5:09 pm

Interesting, far less sweet and fruity than the nose suggests

Нос	81	Apple, wood, rose petals, a little peach, a hint of vanilla
Вкус	79	tart, slightly bitter, more herbs than fruit, rosemary, later wood
Финиш	79	not very long, a little spicy, bitter herbs, astringent, walnut

MarcelWhiskyPanda 82 25 apr 2025 10:28 pm

Erik1702 77 05 mar 2023 9:28 pm

Nose: light fruity, sweet, young pear, vanilla • Taste: sweet, light oak note, again light fruity, some grain. • Finish: very short, sweetness and cereal notes remain. • Conclusion: nice, uncomplicated entry-level whisky

BarleyMail 83 01 feb 2023 4:46 pm

Нос	84	Honey, grain, green apples, unripe bananas, citrus fruit, sand and floral notes.
Вкус	83	Grain, honey, apple, banana, citrus fruit, salt and white pepper. Rather thin.
Финиш	82	Short, salty aftertaste. Definitely would have been a nice whisky at 46% ABV. It's not bad, but it just has too little body to be really good.

aquataste 83 22 oct 2022 3:13 pm

Larry411 84 03 may 2023 8:36 pm

Saltwater toffee, chocolate and vanilla ice cream, red delicious apples with ground cinnamon, silver spoons, and florals. It's solid.

dissonance 81 22 nov 2021 10:30 am

RATING: 81pts – |80 – 82 (B-) → Okay| — No major flaws, worth tasting.

Mugis 80 03 dec 2024 8:19 pm

Whiskymoravia 79 22 nov 2025 8:35 pm

Basic whisky. Old Pulteney is not exactly a top whisky, but I was happy to add to my education. Basically the same as the 10 si that I'm trying in the next glass. Light vanilla whisky. Classic. Honey, some flowers, biscuit. For my taste, watery and a little more bitter than I would like. I won't buy a bottle and if I don't come across it again, I won't miss it.

Pyromann 75 13 dec 2019 8:33 pm

My first experience with Old Pulteney, nice whisky. I expected her to be somewhat simpler, lighter, with no great expression. I was pleasantly surprised by the density and sweet tones. For easy drinking, why not?

Gasperia 79 07 dec 2024 5:48 pm

нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 77

Whiskopij 82 13 feb 2024 7:47 pm

Good whisky and not expensive. The sea and saltiness make it stand out from other coasters. A plus for me.

Нос	82	Refreshing. Fresh. Crisp. Mineral. Salty. Maritime. It reminds me of a rough sea, but not a storm yet. And with what such a sea throws up: wet wood, seaweed, shells. In addition to the sea, you can feel the sweetness of citrus fruits: orange, tangerine. Plus notes of honey and vanilla. Caramel. Salted caramel. Fruit candies. Jelly candy. Very nice.
Вкус	82	Marine notes: wet wood, seaweed, salt. In general, the sea and what it brings. And again I can smell tangerines, oranges, a bit of lemon. Plus honey, vanilla, sweet and salty caramel. Cinnamon. Cloves.
Финиш	83	Clear and strong. Notes of the sea, the sweetness of citrus fruits and honey and vanilla. The latter are the least noticeable. Drooling on the front of the tongue due to the sea and brine. More wood. Some flowers. Cinnamon. Pepper. Pleasantly.

Dramrunner 87 27 dec 2024 3:24 pm

Does not stand out in any direction, sweet smell and taste

WithKeys 72 29 may 2026 10:19 pm

Malty, caramel-like, slightly salty. Much too thin.

Svarttt 78 06 apr 2020 1:19 pm

For the price a great dram every now and then to ground your taste buds.

нос 77 · вкус 80 · финиш 76

KEngelaar 83 26 may 2025 10:06 pm

Vanilla consistently, malt, sweet, slightly coastal with a hint of caramel. Classic and unchanged over a decade.

wbarchive_864627 78 10 oct 2023 6:05 am

First time trying OP, and... what a weird whisky... For 44 euros in my pricey location totally acceptable these days, but this would rank considerably higher if it was in the 30-euro range. For 44 euros, I'd rather buy CB Orchard House or pay a little bit more for a 1L bottle of Glen Grant Cask Haven. I actually prefer this a little bit reduced to about 37%, the nose is a bit more well structured and the palate gets a little less alcoholic, fitting in with the mass market presentation.

Нос	80	Fairly fruity-sweet, but «maritime» is indeed the best word. Not phenolic or overly smoky, just a very peculiar maritime nose: damp wood, fishing nets and sea breeze, boiled fish skins, lightly sooty as well. Other than that pretty normal and sanitized: juicy, fruity, creamy, also a bit citrus fresh (and metallic). Barley sugars, honey and vanilla, apricots and juicy apples with a lime tang. Some tropical fruit and chocolate hints, definitely rubbery (new tires). After a good hour and at the tail end of the glass, a slightly disgusting plasticine note. Definitely a unique nose, I'm eager to try a better presented and older official bottling (15 or 16 year-old @46%).
Вкус	79	Considerably mouth-coating for the meek 40/37% (and chill-filtered). Not as maritime as the nose, even though it is considerably saltier here. Again honey and fruity sweetness, a bit sour as well with more varied citrus notes (fresh tangerine), spicier too. Still some softer fish-like notes following the nose and a damp wood aroma pervading the whole thing. Quite decent.
Финиш	76	Short to medium-short, a bit boring but still okay. Very simple and forgettable, especially after the uniqueness of the nose and palate (for a mass product). Considerably alcoholic here. A bit of industrial caramel, toasted malt and honey, soft spices and a faint chocolate note. The maritime character does not show up here, unfortunately. This would be better, I think, as a 30-euro 10 year-old, or as a more expensive cask strength 12-year old.

FoivosSoueref 82 20 jun 2023 10:05 pm

нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 80

fun taster 82 15 feb 2026 7:28 pm

Maritime, salty, mineral, fresh citrus fruits

mirkomick 88 09 apr 2026 5:48 pm

2nd review after finishing the bottle. This review is an average after 9 drams since december 2023. I really enjoyed this bottle, interestingly different this distillery it seems. My first impression was Talisker but without the peat. The bottle is now empty and I liked it enough to put it on my buy again list. I am also looking forward to other expressions of the distillery. Recommended.

Нос	89	Brine, salt, ocean, gooseberry, pear, lime, sweet citrus, a hint of sugar
Вкус	87	Gooseberry, pear, celery, apricot
Финиш	88	Soft oak, a little sugar, milk chocolat

ralfy09 82 19 apr 2026 1:57 pm

A lovely maritime whisky for beginners. Sweet, spicy, and maritime. Surprisingly robust for 40% ABV. The price is right. Even experienced whisky drinkers can enjoy this one. Anyone looking for whiskies with a maritime character will be well served here.

Нос	82	Caramel, vanilla, honey. Fruits like apples, pears, and tangerines, a good splash of lemon. A hint of cookie dough, seaweed, and sea spray.
Вкус	83	Lemon stands out. Then the sweetness of apples, pears, and honey. Malty. Apple peels create a slight bitterness. Wood spice, a touch of barrel char. White pepper. Maritime notes intensify, seaweed, sea salt. Beautifully sweet, spicy, and maritime. It could easily handle more than 40% ABV, but for this strength, it's surprisingly spicy and full-bodied.
Финиш	81	The finish is short to medium. Citrus and sweetness also dominate the finish. Slightly mineral, with a touch of oak bitterness. A slight salty taste lingers on the lips.

Ulcinj 82 01 sep 2020 1:31 pm

нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 82

RGill 74 08 sep 2023 2:44 pm

Very nice whisky, particularly if you like salty flavours.

KacperSo93 78 27 mar 2025 7:28 pm

Toffee, caramel, pears, apples, vanilla, wet wood, flowers, a bit of wax and yeast, alcohol noticeable. Finish bland, short slightly burnt oak, black pepper, yeast.

Rockwell 83 02 nov 2023 1:38 pm

Spiceweasel 83 29 jul 2023 8:32 pm

Easy drink, fruits, raisins and a touch vanilla. Too low ABV and quite short finish

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Francishomola 81 02 may 2022 5:47 am

Нос	84	Light on the nose, sweet, honey, maritane note, vanilla, citric, gooseberry,82 26/07722 grassy, musty-dusty, dry, sugary-sweet, oranges, citrus, alcoholic-sharp needs time to settle down, 81 07/09/2020 nose mellowed down significantly, nice malty, weet, fruits, vanilla, citric, 84
Вкус	79	Creamy,Oily, vanilla, Banana, Vegetal, Kippery, Citric-sour, after you swallow white pepper, licourice 82 79
Финиш	79	Salty,vegetal, slight bitter, drying finish, 81 79

peatedsoul 74 09 sep 2024 10:14 am

This is just sad to se how the new Pulteney core range has declined this last years while the prices has gone through the roof!

jazzvilly 84 10 oct 2020 11:53 pm

Emperor69 82 15 may 2022 9:27 pm

Old Pulteney 12YO Category: Single Malt Producer and bottler: Old Pulteney Distillery (Inver House Distillers) Region: Highlands Fortress: 40% Volume: 700 ml Bottling date: 03/11/2021 Barrel type: ex-Bourbon Min. age: 12 years old Filtration: done Dye: yes Nose. Subtle, delicate, fresh, medium intensity sea breeze aroma with hints of flower honey, salted butter, lemon-orange peel, fresh pineapples, bananas, apples and pears, cigarette ash, perfume, vanilla and ginger. Taste. Very light, slightly watery, but well-balanced taste with a silky creamy texture, in which there was a place for honey-fruity sweetness, citrus sourness, salty sea and sulphurous character, and a slight drying ginger-pepper, hoppy bitterness. Aftertaste. Dry. A short. Ginger, hops, sulfur, salt. Conclusion. The sea wave washed a plate left by someone on the northern island with cuts of various tropical fruits. An interesting combination. An interesting, memorable, complex malt with its own style, but all the wonderful flavor and aroma indicators, unfortunately, for the sake of commercial gain, are at a rudimentary, superficial level and are not fully disclosed. Rating: 82 out of 100.

glenwatanabe 85 26 aug 2023 12:33 pm

Indeed, I think it smells sea-like. It has a unique, gentle aroma and, despite being 40%, it tastes strong.The 12 year old has more character than the 18 year old, and personally the 12 year old tastes better; the 12 year old is delicious and not fooled by the sherry casks.

Нос	84	Sea breeze, vanilla, ripe pears.
Вкус	87	Floral, distinctive taste. Tasteful and intense.
Финиш	84	A bit long.

TomyCyber 73 05 apr 2026 10:53 pm

September 8, 2022 73 / 100 Color: Straw, caramel colored. AROMA - 18.5 / 25 Honey, jam, and alcohol. Here we find pears, vanilla, black tea, and a sea breeze. A pleasant aroma, but one could expect more. TASTE - 18 / 25 First sweet and honeyed, then salty and woody. We find leather, cocoa, dried dates and raisins, and minerality. The alcohol is present, but warming and not irritating. FINISH - 18.5 / 25 Earthiness, tea, and a touch of honey. There's also plenty of dark chocolate and caramel. BALANCE - 18 / 25 One of those bottles of Whisky that you simply have to know. It's nothing special, but it's suitable for pleasant, mindless sipping and has the right to be enjoyed.

Benjamin_Wang 79 12 mar 2021 10:33 am

The flavor of the bourbon cask is not matured enough.

Нос	78	Lots of white rubber stick and solvent, watery. Then there are honey water and malty sugar water. A hint of white oak. Methol on the back.
Вкус	80	Mild bourbon solvent with malty sugar. Banana.
Финиш	79	malty vanilla and white toast. The solvent is still there.

DamianW88 80 25 feb 2025 2:04 pm

нос 81 · вкус 79 · финиш 79

Punkindrublic 83 07 apr 2024 2:13 am

For a 12 year old with 40% abv it's remarkably complex. Good balance between sweet and sour, good cask and interesting seaweed as an extra. If this is your first bottle of this, it will stay interesting the whole bottle. Much to discover and discern. 46% would be better, but somehow they made it work at 40%.

Нос	83	Soft, pleasant. Honey, vanilla, fruity (pear). No peat. Clean as a whistle: impressive.
Вкус	83	Easy, delicate. Sour mix, but well balanced. Vanilla and spice from the casks as present as you expect from a 12-year-old. There is some smoke from the charring of the casks. Lick your lips for the 'saltiness': the "maritime malt" for sure.
Финиш	82	Everything medium long. Through the dryness and the vanilla the cask stays with you, together with the sweetness. Very well balanced in both intensity and staying power.

WhiskyMonster 65 25 nov 2019 11:28 pm

For a "supermarket" find you can pick this up very cheaply but you get a lot, making it an undervalued dram. The nose in particular is very good and the overall profile at this price point is one of the best

Нос	70	Fresh lemon at the fore, with the lightest of smoke, followed by an oily fattiness, perhaps roasting meat even
Вкус	60	The roast continues but on a fruitier basis, pineapple and plantain in particular
Финиш	65	Brisk notes of wet tobacco, tinned fruit juice and

SpaceCowBoy1488 75 31 jan 2026 6:59 pm

poor, salty, lemon, herbal-grass, spicy

jakubpoltoraczyk 80 28 dec 2025 7:12 pm

Aroma: Gentle and herbal, clearly cereal-driven, with noticeable honey notes, lemon zest, vanilla, distinct maritime notes, a touch of sea air and ocean breeze Taste: Pronounced cereal character, vanilla and honey, citrus notes with lemon peel, a mineral edge, salty maritime breeze, the finish is medium-long, pleasantly fading, coastal in character, with delicate honeyed citrus notes Overall Impression: Solid 12-year-old whisky, offering an interesting sweet and citrus profile with a subtle maritime influence in the background

yunlantt 81 27 may 2023 11:41 am

нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 81

Emil_R 74 29 oct 2024 10:51 pm

Dull.

Lkbu 80 15 feb 2024 10:35 pm

Not too bad. Simple, but somehow gives more than similarly priced competitors

Нос	82	Maritime, dried fish, soy sauce, vanilla, salted caramel,after a moment - candies, candied orange
Вкус	80	Maritime again, pears, malt, candies, vanilla,
Финиш	77	Short, perhaps too short. A bit malty, bit smoky

Armiil 80 23 mar 2021 10:32 am

Pulteney 12 was a game-changer for me in the early part of the malt journey. VERY zesty citrus fruits, green apples, hint of smoke, ocean, and vanilla create an almost pineapple-like aroma combination that takes me to the sunny shores of Hawaii. All of this continues lightly in the pallet with an oaky note. The aftertaste is dry salty, slightly smoky, and VERY bitter, making it very much a maritime malt. A great appealing scent is inviting but the bitterness of the finish is challenging for sure. Interesting combination. 80 points.

John_Doe_3 65 30 jun 2026 11:11 pm

Well, no, that's not it. It's not tasty at all, not sweet, not tart, not bitter. They say it should be salty. Maybe. But it's definitely not my kind of release.

Zomer 79 09 may 2024 10:05 pm

нос 78 · вкус 79 · финиш 81

Bogsnorkler 83 17 feb 2024 10:34 pm

Super value for money; saline, savoury, dried fish. Light bodied, short finish. Uncomplicated, but that's ok.

Georgiy_K 61 10 jul 2026 8:38 pm