Old Pulteney Clipper Commemorative

I'd been wanting to try this, a limited run OP, but had balked at paying $10 over the price of the 12 yr for an NAS (my rule of thumb: NAS is OK as long as you price it fairly). Then, I got a $10 off coupon from my local fine spirits purveyor and figured why not get a bottle since the stocks of it are starting to run low. It's very obviously Old Pulteney from the first whiff on - that rich, fruity character comes to the forefront, this time with an apple overtone. There's also a savory olive note, some raisins, a bit of vanilla, and even a little chocolate; the only OP staple not that's not strong here for me is citrus. That said, there is some lemony brightness on the palate, along with crisp fresh fruit, a little bit of salt, and some vanilla...plus the inevitable heat from this being (presumably) a young-ish whisky. I think it's a bit silly to price this above the 12 year, but it still has enough to commend itself to warrant positive marks. I just wish it cost less; if it were priced more competitively, it could actually serve as a decent introduction to the distillery for the budget-minded.

À chier,un peu comme le clontarf qui goute trop la banane mais lui c'est l'orange. Un genre de mimosas écossais. Si ce serait une personne, ce serait un roux malhaisant.

Nose: Sweet salty licorice. Taste: Salty malty, light peat - not too strong. finishes quickly without much linger.

Good quality malt, but nothing remarkable or unique about the flavor profile.

Bought this at The Royal Mike Whiskey in Edinburgh. Really enjoyed it.

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