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Old Pulteney. Nine whiskies.

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A bottle of Old Pulteney, from the shelf in the shop in Bathmen
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From the shelf

Six of the 9

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Bottle of Old Pulteney Whisky 12 Years, whiskyOld Pulteney Whisky 12 YearsScotland€ 40.99Bottle of Old Pulteney Huddart Single Malt, whiskyOld Pulteney Huddart Single MaltScotland€ 56.99Bottle of Old Pulteney 13 Years Old Traveller's Exclusive, whiskyOld Pulteney 13 Years Old Traveller's ExclusiveScotland€ 59.99Bottle of OLD PULTENEY Coastal Series Pineau de Charentes, whiskyOLD PULTENEY Coastal Series Pineau de CharentesScotland€ 79.99Bottle of Old Pulteney Coastal Series Port Finish Batch#2, whiskyOld Pulteney Coastal Series Port Finish Batch#2Scotland€ 79.99Bottle of Old Pulteney 15 Years Old, whiskyOld Pulteney 15 Years OldScotland€ 99.99

Why here

The whole age range, plus two single casks

At most shops, Old Pulteney means the twelve-year-old. We have the twelve, thirteen, fifteen and eighteen standing side by side, with a twenty-five-year-old above them.

Also two bottles from the Coastal Series, the Huddart, a single cask from 2012 and a bottling by Hart Brothers. Not sure which one you need? Give us a call. That's what we're here for.

The age series

Four bottles with an age statement on the label.

About the distillery

Whisky from a herring town

  • Old Pulteney in five facts
  • 1826James Henderson founds the distillery in Pulteneytown.
  • Around 1910two thousand ships worked out of the port of Wick.
  • 1930the parish introduces prohibition; the distillery closes.
  • 1951distilling has started again; the town was wet again in 1947.
  • 1995Inver House Distillers becomes the owner.

Old Pulteney stands in Pulteneytown, a district of the Caithness town of Wick that was laid out at the start of the nineteenth century for the herring fishery. James Henderson founded the distillery there in 1826. Barley came in by sea and whisky went out by sea again; many workers were also fishermen.

The herring brought prosperity but also drink. In 1930 the parish introduced prohibition and the distillery closed. Wick stayed dry until 1947; only in 1951 was there distilling again. Since 1995 Inver House Distillers has been the owner.

The stills are unusual. The wash still has a large bulge at the bottom and above it a truncated, flat head, a shape you see at few other distilleries in Scotland. Condensing is done in worm tubs. Both contribute to the thicker, salty style that the house calls the maritime malt.

A flat still head and worm tubs: that is where the briny, heavy style begins.

Without age statement

Three bottles where the cask takes the lead.

All Old Pulteney in the online shop

Ten bottles, with current price and stock.

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Older and from a single cask

Three bottles for those who want to go beyond the standard range.

Frequently asked questions about Old Pulteney

How many Old Pulteney does ’t Bockje have in stock?

Ten different bottles, from twelve to twenty-five years old. All ten are available at the moment.

Where is Old Pulteney?

In Pulteneytown, a district of Wick in Caithness, in the far north-east of Scotland. James Henderson founded the distillery there in 1826.

Why is it called the maritime malt?

Because of its location in a herring town and the salty style. Barley came in by sea and the whisky left by sea again; many employees were also fishermen.

Why was the distillery silent for twenty years?

Because the parish introduced prohibition in 1930. Wick stayed dry until 1947; in 1951 distilling resumed.

What is special about the stills?

The wash still has a large bulge at the bottom and a truncated, flat head. You will find that shape at few other distilleries in Scotland. Condensing is also done in worm tubs.

Can I reserve a bottle and collect it in Bathmen?

That is possible. Order online and choose pickup, or call us on 0570 541 278 and we will set it aside. Pickup at Brink 2 is free.

Order, collect or drop by

  • In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
  • Available to order online and have delivered, including abroad
  • Order online or collect in Bathmen
  • Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
  • Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday
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Brink 2, Bathmen

All our stock is in the shop, not in a warehouse somewhere else. If you walk in with a name you couldn't find anywhere, it is often simply here on the shelf. You can also call: 0570 541 278.

Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18

  • Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
  • Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
  • Monday and Sunday closed