Old Pulteney 8 yo

Old Pulteney 8 yo

Distillery Labels, Gordon & Macphail
Single malt - North Highlands
Dark gold
40% ABV
Sampler

Nose: Raisins, chocolate, peat, brine, salt caramel, iodine, tobacco leaf.
Mouthfeel: Light body, thickens, slippery.
Tasting: Sweet salty. Brown paper, raisins, chocolate, salt caramel, honey, iodine, hints of tobacco leaf.
Finish: Long. Chillies, raisins, chocolate, iodine, brine.

Comments:

Sweeter and less subtle than the official Old Pulteneys. However, there's a big chemical hit of what tastes like antiseptic iodine solution, followed by brandy-like notes of brown paper and raisins. It's young, but it's complex, robust and packs a punch. Definitely hits the right buttons.

Verdict:

I like this.