{"product_id":"old-pulteney-15-years-old","title":"Old Pulteney 15 Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Pulteney 15 Year Old is a Northern Highland coastal \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt\"\u003esingle malt\u003c\/a\u003e from the most northerly mainland distillery in Scotland — Pulteney Distillery in Wick, Caithness — presenting the distillery's characteristic maritime, honeyed character at 15 years with noticeably more complexity than the core 12-year expression.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld Pulteney is known as 'the Maritime Malt' — the Wick distillery's proximity to the sea and its distinctive, unorthodox still shapes (with a flat top rather than a traditional neck on the wash still) contribute to a spirit with a characteristic sea air, brine, and coastal sweetness. At 15 years, the American oak ex-bourbon maturation has produced a full integration of vanilla and honey alongside the distillery's maritime signature. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy is Old Pulteney called the Maritime Malt?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wick distillery is situated near the sea on Scotland's northern coast, and the coastal environment — salt air, Atlantic climate, and the water source — contributes the characteristic brine and sea air notes that define Old Pulteney's house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the 15 Year compare to the Old Pulteney 12 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree additional years of American oak maturation produces more integrated vanilla and honey character, a rounder and more complex palate, and a longer finish than the 12-year. The maritime coastal character is present in both but more fully developed in the 15.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is Old Pulteney called the Maritime Malt?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Wick distillery is situated near the sea on Scotland's northern coast, and the coastal environment contributes the characteristic brine and sea air notes that define the house style.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the 15 Year compare to the Old Pulteney 12 Year?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Three additional years of American oak produces more integrated vanilla and honey, a rounder palate, and a longer finish. The maritime coastal character is present in both but more developed in the 15.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Old Pulteney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904207654983,"sku":"S 00632070101341","price":93.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/image_34671dfe-1da5-4e5b-b11b-0be5e43fe2be.jpg?v=1782423068","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/old-pulteney-15-years-old","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}