Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseur's Choice Pulteney 2005 Cask 1680

Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseur's Choice Pulteney 2005 Cask 1680 is a single cask Highland single malt Scotch whisky distilled at Old Pulteney Distillery in Wick. Distilled in 2005 and matured for 20 years in a single refill American oak hogshead (Cask #1680), it was bottled at natural cask strength in 2025 by independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail for their Connoisseurs Choice series.

Food Pairing: Fresh oysters, smoked salmon, pan-seared sea bass with lemon butter, roasted chicken, or aged cheddar cheese.

Tasting Notes : Bright golden straw in appearance with a smooth, medium-to-full, and slightly oily mouthfeel.

Nose : Sweet vanilla, crisp green apple, lemon zest, gentle coconut, and a touch of maritime sea spray.

Palate : Rich malted barley, ripe orchard fruits, honeyed cereal, lime peel, and subtle oak spice with a faint salty tang.

Finish : Long, clean, and warming with lingering notes of citrus, soft vanilla, and gentle oak tannins.

Serve : Serve neat at room temperature in a Glencairn or tulip-shaped tasting glass, or add a few drops of water to open up the coastal fruit aromas and soften the cask strength.