Old Pulteney adds second peaty whisky to range

This single malt will be released to the UK in September with global markets to follow at a retail price of £135 per bottle.

To give the new vintage its peaty, smoky character, the whisky is matured in hand-selected American oak ex-bourbon barrels, which previously held heavily peated malt.

Each bottle is natural in colour and non chill-filtered at 46%.  On the palate it is peaty to start with a heavy, spicy underpinning with notes of vanilla, coconut and oranges.

The  detail and design of Old Pulteney 1989 reflects the brand’s maritime heritage. Founded in 1826 at the height of Wick’s herring boom, Pulteney Distillery is one of the most northerly distilleries on the Scottish mainland. It is this  maritime heritage that gives the whisky its identity as the ‘Maritime Malt’. 

Old Pulteney senior brand manager, Margaret Mary Clarke, said: “We are very proud to launch Old Pulteney 1989 in response to increased consumer demand for peated whiskies and are confident that it will be a real hit with whisky enthusiasts.

"The single malt’s unique, indulgent taste is a real testament to the dedicated team at Pulteney Distillery who are passionate about the latest addition to our much-loved single malt portfolio.”