New Release: Pulteney 1984 29 Year GM Reserve for JIS #10171

A bottle that fully embodies the house style with a rich aging character. Pulteney PULTENEY 1984-2014 29yo GM RESERVE for JIS #10171 57.6% One of 120 bottles, Refill Bourbon Barrel The aroma features apricot jam, ripe orange, oil, cream, polished grains, vanilla. Upon drinking, there's a sweet note of orange marmalade and honey-like richness, with a bold, spicy, stimulating character balanced by strong viscosity. Subtle tannins from vanilla and oak deepen the flavor profile. [Good/Very Good] This is a reserve-labeled Pulteney 1984 bottled by GM for the Japan Import System. It exhibits a rich, oily, viscous fruitiness with a refined malt character. The sweet, honeyed richness of orange marmalade is impressive, while good oak tannins further enhance the depth of flavor. Although Pulteney typically doesn't show overt estery aging characteristics, this bottle is no exception. Compared to younger expressions, the fruit notes feel more mature and concentrated, with umami-like nuances and a refined grain character. The body and thickness remain well-preserved. Such aging with minimal losses is truly commendable.