Old Pulteney has produced single malt whisky in the harbour town of Wick, on Scotland’s northern coast, since 1826. Its remote location historically meant that barley arrived and finished whisky departed by sea, establishing a close relationship between the distillery and Wick’s maritime trade. The distillery is also known for its unusually shaped stills, including a distinctive flat-topped wash still, which contribute to Old Pulteney’s characteristic weight and texture. Released to mark Pulteney Distillery’s 200th anniversary in 2026, this 30 Year Old is limited to 1,000 bottles worldwide. Distillery Manager Malcolm Waring personally filled the casks in which the whisky spent its three decades of maturation. It was matured in American oak before being refined in European oak and is bottled at 50.4% ABV. The nose combines sugared almonds and sweet oak with orchard fruit and citrus. Pear and citrus lead on the palate, developing into salted caramel and baked apple, followed by cinnamon and nutmeg. The finish brings together lingering sweetness, oak and the saline character associated with Old Pulteney. The whisky is presented in a crystal decanter with rose-gold detailing and an etched wave design at its base. The neck echoes the shape of Pulteney’s flat-topped still, while the outer case takes its design cues from weathered driftwood.