Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky 30 Year Old · 1979 Vintage

Colour

Dark copper-amber with toasted mahogany edges and a glossy sherry-bronze glow.

Nose

Maritime and opulent, the nose opens with sea-salt air and well-aged oak, then rich sherry sweetness. Raisin, fig and orange marmalade mingle with treacle, toffee and vanilla, while nutmeg and leather threads add depth. A saline, coastal lift lingers, hinting at decades in carefully seasoned casks.

Palate

Silky and expansive, the palate opens with dried apricot and fig, orange zest, and toffee with salted caramel. Sherry influence threads in dark chocolate, almond spice, and a velvety oak backbone. A coastal whisper of sea-salt and brine adds balance, guiding a long, refined finish that lingers with quiet, distinguished pedigree.

Finish

Long, luxurious finish with sherried sweetness of fig and raisin, laced with cocoa and subtle almond. Gentle spice—cinnamon and clove—drifts through velvety oak. A trace of sea air lingers, imprinting a refined coastal warmth that slowly fades to a soft, enduring sweetness.