Old Pulteney Marks 200 Years with 50- and 30-Year Anniversary Releases

Old Pulteney Commemorates 200 Years with Two Exceptional Releases

To mark its bicentenary, the Pulteney Distillery in Wick has unveiled two distinguished expressions under the Old Pulteney label: the Old Pulteney 50 Years Old 200th Anniversary Limited Edition and the Old Pulteney 30 Years Old 200th Anniversary Limited Edition . These bottlings represent a significant milestone, with the 50-year-old standing as the oldest Old Pulteney ever released. Both editions capture the heritage and craftsmanship that define the distillery.

Maturation & Flavor Profile

The Old Pulteney 50 Years Old displays remarkable vitality, likely drawn from the cask at its peak. Its nose alone reveals an impressive depth, with evolving layers that reward extended appreciation. On the palate, it offers broad flavor intensity, retaining the distillery’s maritime character, evident through a sweet, lightly apple-like profile. The finish turns surprisingly sweet, underscoring its maturity without excessive aging traits.

Competing closely, the Old Pulteney 30 Years Old confidently embodies the house style. Its aroma transitions smoothly from juicy fruits to leathery notes, balanced by subtle maritime hints and underlying sweetness. The palate reveals a harmonious blend of refined sweetness and spices, never sharp but distinctly expressive. The finish reiterates the sea’s influence alongside a sustained sweetness.

• Nose (50yo): Deep, evolving with sweet apple and maritime hints
• Palate (50yo): Powerful with broad flavor intensity, sweet apple notes
• Finish (50yo): Unexpectedly sweet and lasting

• Nose (30yo): Juicy fruits blending into leathery and maritime nuances
• Palate (30yo): Refined sweetness and delicate spice, smooth texture
• Finish (30yo): Sea-influenced with persistent sweetness

Release & Availability

Both limited editions are available exclusively through Spiritory. The Old Pulteney 50 Years Old 200th Anniversary Limited Edition is limited to 200 bottles and priced at £20,000. The Old Pulteney 30 Years Old 200th Anniversary Limited Edition has a release of 1,000 bottles, offered at £1,750. These releases stand as collector’s items celebrating 200 years of Old Pulteney’s maritime legacy.