New Release: Pulteney 1997-2015 Official for Modern Malt Whisky Market #1641

Finally, here's the Japanese release from San'yō Bussan of Pulteney. Pulteney PULTENEY 1997-2015 Original Bottling for MODERN MALT WHISKY MARKET #1641 54.8% One of 210 bottles The nose features fresh orange, vanilla, a touch of cream, youthful yet strong barley notes, sea breeze, and pronounced oak. On the palate: orange oil, vanilla cream, strong barley character, honeyed sweetness with a pronounced saline note, assertive oak, and a long oily finish. 【Good/Very Good】 This Pulteney 1997 was bottled to coincide with the Modern Malt Whisky Market event in 2015. The event is annually organized by San'yō Bussan, the importer, and this marks their long-awaited Japanese single cask release for the occasion. While no details are provided, it's likely from a refilled bourbon barrel or hog's head. It exhibits a bourbon cask character with some presence but without harshness or artificial flavoring, showcasing Pulteney's signature oily texture and honeyed sweetness with a pronounced saline note. This feels like a classic bourbon cask Pulteney. Notably, this shares the same specifications as the Royal Mile bottling introduced earlier. However, compared to that more colorful and fruity expression, this one feels simpler and rougher, yet it emphasizes the house style. As the first single cask release for Japan's official distributor, this flavor profile seems appropriate. Looking forward to future releases of various types.