Old Pulteney 12 Year Old is truly one of a kind. Produced at the Pulteney Distillery in Wick — the most northerly town on the Scottish mainland — this single malt is shaped by the fierce North Sea gales and salty sea air that surround it on almost every side. The result is a whisky with a character as distinctive and rugged as its homeland.
Often called “The Maritime Malt,” Old Pulteney 12 delivers a fascinating interplay of maritime brininess, sweet fruit and warming spice. It’s a whisky that sparks conversation and challenges convention — and once you’ve tried it, no other malt quite compares.
Serving Suggestions:
🍸 Best enjoyed: Neat with a tiny splash of water to unlock its coastal complexity
🍽️ Food Pairing: Fresh oysters, smoked mackerel, or a hearty seafood chowder
🍹 Cocktail Idea: Salty Dog Dram — Old Pulteney 12, a squeeze of citrus, soda water over ice
Tasting Notes:
🥃 Aroma: Sea breeze, fresh citrus peel, light vanilla and distant oak smoke
🍯 Flavor: Ripe pear, toffee sweetness, a gentle brininess and warming spice
🔥 Finish: Medium-long with a distinctive salty, honeyed warmth
Product Details:
✔ Volume: 700ml
✔ ABV: 40%
✔ Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
✔ Region/Distillery: Pulteney Distillery, Wick, Highland, Scotland
Perfect For:
✅ Adventurous whisky drinkers seeking something truly different
✅ Gifting the malt lover who thinks they’ve tried it all
✅ Pairing with seafood dinners and coastal-inspired occasions
Did You Know?
📖 The town of Wick was once the world’s busiest herring port, and Old Pulteney’s maritime character is said to carry the spirit of those weathered fishermen in every bottle.
🌟 Final Note: Bold, briny and utterly unforgettable — Old Pulteney 12 Year Old is the maritime adventure your whisky glass has been waiting for.





