The Dram Barron

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❄️ Non Chill Filtered

🖍 Natural Colour

Colour 🌈 : Copper Brown

Nose👃🏼 : Sweet jelly tots,  orange peel, cherries, fruit cake and cinnamon

Taste 👅 : Fruit cake, cherries, strawberries, maritime notes, cinnamon spice and ginger spice

Finish 🏁 : Drying chocolate nibs and oak spices

Thoughts 💭 : The Old Pulteney Single Cask Whisky Shop Exclusive is a 12-year-old expression that has been matured in a single Spanish oak cask, offering a distinctive sherry influence combined with Old Pulteney’s signature maritime character. Bottled at cask strength, this whisky showcases a rich and full-bodied mouthfeel, delivering an array of fruity notes that are beautifully balanced by a touch of spice and the briny, coastal essence that Old Pulteney is known for.

Despite its younger age compared to other expressions from the distillery, the complexity and flavour depth of this single cask release stand out. The fruity richness from the Spanish oak pairs well with the classic salty undertones, making for an enjoyable dram with a thick texture and bold palate. While the £130 RRP may seem on the high side for a 12-year-old whisky, some might find the flavour profile more appealing than the 18-year-old, which, although offering more depth, lacks the cask strength punch and unique vibrancy of this exclusive release.

For fans of Old Pulteney or those seeking a well-rounded single cask dram with both fruity sweetness and maritime character, this release offers a compelling balance—though its price point may prompt some to consider value carefully.

Sláinte!