Old Pulteney - 18 Year Old (1982) Single Sherry Cask #1498

Old Pulteney 18 Year Old Sherry Wood – Cask #1489, Bottle No. 314 – 700ml 59.9% ABV is a rare Highland single malt Scotch whisky from the coastal Pulteney Distillery in Wick. Bottled from Cask No. 1489 at a powerful 59.9% ABV, this 18-year-old expression showcases Old Pulteney at full strength with pronounced sherry influence. The individual Bottle No. 314 adds further provenance and collector appeal to this limited single-cask release. Old Pulteney’s characteristic maritime character provides a distinctive counterpoint to the rich sherry wood, combining dried fruit, dark caramel and spice with citrus, mature oak and a subtle coastal salinity. At 18 years of age and bottled at high strength, the whisky offers considerable concentration and depth while retaining the distillery’s recognizable coastal identity. A compelling bottle for collectors of single-cask Old Pulteney, particularly given its specific cask and individually numbered presentation. Tasting Notes Nose: Rich dried fruits, raisins and orange peel with dark caramel, honey and toasted nuts, followed by mature oak and a subtle coastal note. Palate: Powerful and concentrated with dark fruit, toffee and sherry sweetness, developing dark chocolate, citrus peel, cinnamon, nutmeg and maritime salinity. Finish: Long and warming with lingering dried fruit, dark chocolate, spice, seasoned oak and a characteristic salty coastal edge.