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Huddart Street
KW 1 5BA
Wick
Caithness
Scotland
Phone: 01955 602 371
Fax: 01955 602 279
Website
Built in 1826 by James Henderson in the town of Wick
(or Pulteneytown), Pulteney is the northernmost distillery on the Scottish
mainland. Situated by the North Sea coast Pulteney had its peak in the
19th-century when thousands fo fishing craft crammed the bay and the herring
industry brought prosperity. The distillery was only accessible by sea, the
barley was brought and the whisky shipped out by boat.
In 1995 the distillery was sold to
Inver House Distillers, to use in their blends and to complement their three
malt distilleries; Knockdhu, Speyburn and Balblair. Pulteney have a reputation
to mature quickly though slow enough to let the sea breeze create its distinct
salty tang, hence its nickname "The Manzanilla of the North".
Manzanilla do supply casks but the saltiness probably owes more to the sea-air.
The fishing heritage of Wick is portrayed on the label with a traditional Wick
herring drifter.
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Information about the tour at Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery
Tour in short: A good average tour recommended if you're in the area. The two stills at Pulteney are very unusual; one has the top
cut off one, the other resembles a small compact “smuggler’s kettle”. The distillery itself is not the prettiest around but the excellent presentation of the bottle, a dram and the fascinating history of the fishing trade in the area gives the visit a lift.
Information for visiting Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery
Travel Directions: Old Pulteney lies in Wick. Entering Wick from the south on the A99, you take a right into Northcote Street, then go left into Macrae Street, then right into Rutherford Street and finally the distillery lies on Huddart Street.
From the centre of Wick follow the south side of the harbourt up on the hill at the end on to Huddart Street.
Opening Hours: Call in advance to confirm. Visitor centre open by appointement.
Tour Times: Call in advance to arrange a tour.
Price admission: £3.50
Shop: A full range of goods and products are available for sale in the distillery shop.
Restaurant: No. Fish and chips in Wick.
Parking: Outside in the street.
Groups: By appointement.
Photography in distillery: Yes, but no flash.
Foreign visitor support: No.
Disabled access: Stillhouse and visitor centre is ok.
Things of interest regarding Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery
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The whisky from Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery
Tasting notes: Old Pulteney (12 yo 40%) Smooth and fruity with
hints of sherry, smoke and sea air.
The production at Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery
Malt and malting: Unpeated from central maltsters.
Distilling and the stills: Washstills: 1. Spiritstills: 1.
Watersource: Loch of Hempriggs.
Barrels and casks: Bourbon and some sherry.
Bond and Warehousing: 7 warehouses on site.
Mashing and fermentation: Mashtun: 1. Washbacks: 5.
Production: 1 million litres a year.
Distillery manager: Fred Sinclair
Owner: Inver House Distillers Ltd.
The history of Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery
History of the distillery: Founded: 1826
by James Henderson. The busy town of Wick was in
itself a good base for the distillery that remained in the family’s hands for
almost a century until it was closed during the 1920's. The days for fishing
run out in the 50s but the whisky started to trickle once again, from rebuilt
stills, under the wings of the Hiram Walker company in 1959, with the purpose
to contribute to the Ballantine blends. In 1995 the distillery was sold to
Inver House Distillers, to use in their blends and to complement their three
malt distilleries; Knockdhu, Speyburn and Balblair.
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