Old Pulteney

Old Pulteney Distillery is located in Wick, in Scotland's northernmost Eastern Highland region. Known for its fishing history, Old Pulteney is dubbed "The Maritime Malt" because its remote location and proximity to the North Sea give the whisky a distinct salty sea breeze flavor. Below is information about the Old Pulteney region and distillery:
  • Geographic Location: Situated in Wick, on the northeastern coast of Scotland, an extremely northern location.
  • Terroir Characteristics: The distillery is exposed to the Arctic sea breeze, and its traditional warehouses are located by the sea, imbuing the whisky with distinct notes of sea salt, citrus, and marine air.
  • Regional History: Wick was once the herring capital of Europe, and the distillery, built in 1826, was closely linked to the prosperity of the fishing industry at the time.
  • Classic Expressions: Famous for single malt whiskies such as Old Pulteney 12, 15, 18, and 25 Year Old, primarily non-chill filtered and with no added caramel coloring.

Old Pulteney adheres to traditional craftsmanship and is hailed as a true representative of maritime whisky due to its unique cultural background and the influence of the sea breeze.