Old Pulteney 15 Year Old: Britain's Most Northerly Mainland Distillery — Maritime Malt from Wick Harbour at 46%

Item: Old Pulteney 15 Year Old: Britain's Most Northerly Mainland Distillery — Maritime Malt from Wick Harbour at 46%
Rating: 8
Author: Joe Whitfield

Joe Whitfield April 10, 2026 1 views

8 /10

EDITOR

Distillery: Old Pulteney Distillery
Type: Scotch
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 46% ABV
Price: £74

Tasting Notes

Nose

Banana milkshake, honey graham, vanilla frosting, toffee, coffee, sultanas, sea spray — the maritime character immediately evident

Palate

Dried orchard fruit, roasted nuts, baking spice, toffee, salted caramel, green apple sharpness, wax — balanced coast and sweetness

Finish

Long, warm — balanced sweetness and coastal salinity, leather, hay — Wick harbour in a glass

First Impressions

Old Pulteney 15 — Britain's most northerly mainland distillery, Wick harbour. Bourbon + Oloroso sherry. 46%, non-chill filtered.

Tasting

Banana milkshake and sea spray nose. Salted caramel and orchard fruit palate. Long, warm, coastal finish. Brilliantly balanced.

The Verdict

Old Pulteney 15 earns an 8 — one of the best in its price bracket at £74. The maritime character + sherry finish creates something special. Wick harbour excellence.

Where to Buy

Master of Malt
£72.50

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The Whisky Exchange
£73.95

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Joe Whitfield

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Joe has spent over fifteen years immersed in the whiskey industry, beginning his career at a Speyside distillery before moving into drinks journalism. As Editor-in-Chief at Whiskeyful.com, he oversees...