Old Pulteney 8 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) - 1970s
- Distillery
- Pulteney
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £299
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- This 1970s Gordon & MacPhail bottling of Old Pulteney offers a rare glimpse into the Caithness distillery's character from decades past, preserved from a private collection.
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Old Pulteney 8 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) - 1970s is a 8-year-old single malt from Pulteney (Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — malt extract, honey, fresh fruit, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1970s Gordon & MacPhail bottling of Old Pulteney offers a rare glimpse into the Caithness distillery's character from decades past, preserved from a private collection.
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