Pulteney 2008 12YO Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml (SV) (ABV 55%)

Introduction

This single malt whisky was distilled in 2008 at the Pulteney Distillery before being placed in refill Bourbon barrels. It was then finished in a fresh Sherry Butt for 33 months. It was bottled in 2021 at 55.8% ABV as part of the Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection.

Signatory Vintage are an independent bottler founded in 1988 by Andrew and Brian Symington. The name Signatory was derived from the initial intention to find a person of suitable standing to sign the labels for bottles drawn from a single cask. The first cask bottled was a 1968 Glenlivet which quickly sold through long before any suitable signee could be found.

Signatory currently bottle at three strengths: 43%, 46% Unchillfiltered (UCF) and Cask Strength. To add proof of authenticity to their cask strength bottlings, Signatory always include the cask numbers, date of distillation, date of bottling and number of bottles produced.

Nose – This one smells like Christmas, buttery puff pastry, roasted chestnuts, sweet honey and cinnamon.

Palate – Dried orchard fruits combine with baking spices and salted caramel.

Finish – Toasted nuts, buttery and more baking spices.