The Wick based Old Pulteney Distillery, has announced the
launch of the first of four expressions from a new annual series of single malts, inspired by the coast.
Old Pulteney Pineau des Charentes (46% ABV) was initially
matured in ex-Bourbon casks, before being finished in ex-Pineau des Charentes
wine casks.
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To create the series which is said to take drinkers on a worldwide voyage of exploration, Old Pulteney has partnered with spirits makers from coastal locations around the world, further maturing its whisky in a specialist selection of casks and creating four unique, limited-edition expressions that bring wonderful new coastal flavours to the ‘Maritime Malt’.
The Coastal Series launches with Old Pulteney Pineau des
Charentes, bringing flavours of the French coastline to The Maritime Malt. In
new territory for the brand, Old Pulteney’s whisky is further matured in ex-Pineau
des Charentes wine casks, carrying echoes of the iconic, sweet aperitif native
to the Charente-Maritime region on the southwest coast of France, and
intertwining them with the flavours of the North that Old Pulteney is known
for.
Commenting on the launch, Malcolm Waring, Distillery Manager
at Old Pulteney, said: “We’re very pleased to introduce Old Pulteney Pineau des
Charentes, the first in a new, exciting series by the brand. Old Pulteney’s
past, present and taste is influenced by its home by the sea on the Caithness
Coast, and The Coastal Series beautifully explores cask maturations that
highlight wonderful expressions influenced by their global coastal homes. Our
Pineau des Charentes expression is a beautifully light, fruity single malt that
showcases both the flavours of our wonderfully matured spirit, but balanced
with the rich sweetness of the Pineau des Charentes, resulting in a truly exquisite
expression.”
Old Pulteney Pineau des Charentes, will be available next
month from specialist retailers, for a RRP of £75.00.
Posted by Steve Rush