Old Pulteney
Cask #861

Old Pulteney 38 Year Old 1982 Private Collection

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Old Pulteney 38 Year Old 1982 Private Collection is an exceptionally rare Highland single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for their prestigious Private Collection series. Read more
Old Pulteney 38 Year Old 1982 Private Collection
Regular price £1,200.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £1,200.00 GBP
£1,000.00 ex VAT
Sale Sold out
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Bottle Information

Cask: #861
Cask Type: refill american hogshead
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Volume: 70cl
Region: Highland
Vintage: 1982
Age: 38 Year Old
ABV: 57.10%

Tasting Notes

Nose Elegant and complex, with notes of honeyed citrus, dried apple, vanilla, and soft oak, alongside hints of sea air and gentle spice. Palate Rich yet refined, offering flavours of ripe orchard fruits, caramel, toasted oak, and a delicate saline edge, balanced by warming cask strength depth. Finish Long and sophisticated, with lingering sweet oak, citrus zest, soft spice, and a subtle maritime dryness.

Old Pulteney 38 Year Old 1982 Private Collection is an exceptionally rare Highland single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for their prestigious Private Collection series. Distilled in June 1982 and matured for nearly four decades in a single refill American hogshead (#861), this remarkable whisky was bottled in December 2020 at natural cask strength (57.1% ABV), with just 99 hand-blown crystal decanters produced.

Crafted at the coastal Old Pulteney Distillery, this long-aged expression beautifully captures the distillery’s signature maritime character. Refill American oak maturation allows the spirit’s natural complexity to evolve over time, delivering a refined balance of fruit, subtle spice, and gentle coastal influence.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Exceptionally rare Highland single malt Scotch whisky from Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection
  • Distilled June 1982, bottled December 2020 at 57.1% ABV
  • Matured for 38 years in a single refill American hogshead #861
  • Limited to just 99 hand-blown crystal decanters
  • Showcases the refined maritime character of Old Pulteney Distillery
  • Highly collectible ultra-premium release with exceptional age and provenance

The Old Pulteney 38 Year Old 1982 Private Collection is a masterclass in long-term maturation—elegant, complex, and beautifully balanced. A true collector’s piece, offering a rare opportunity to experience one of Scotland’s great coastal malts at an extraordinary age.

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Pulteney Distillery, founded by James Henderson in 1826 in the coastal town of Wick, Caithness, is a renowned Highland malt whisky distillery. Known for its worm tubs and uniquely short stills, Pulteney creates a distinctive character in its whiskies. A fragment of the original water channel, designed by Thomas Telford, still remains as a nod to its heritage. The distillery’s acclaimed core range includes Old Pulteney 12 Year Old, 17 Year Old, and 21 Year Old, complemented by non-age-statement releases like Clipper and Navigator, showcasing its maritime influence and exceptional craftsmanship.
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