Old Pulteney has released a limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky to celebrate 200 years of distilling at its coastal home in Wick, Scotland. The Old Pulteney 200th Anniversary Distillery Exclusive, a 10-year-old single malt bottled at 48% ABV, went on sale on May 25, 2026, priced at £99.
The expression has been matured in American oak ex-Bourbon casks before further refinement in both ex-Manzanilla and ex-Oloroso casks. The brand describes the cask combination as new territory for Old Pulteney.
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Malcolm Waring, distillery manager at Pulteney Distillery, said: “Reaching 200 years is a truly significant milestone for Old Pulteney and a proud moment for everyone connected to our distillery, both past and present. For two centuries, the distillery has remained deeply rooted in its coastal home of Wick, with its location and maritime climate playing an integral role in shaping the distinctive character of our whisky.”
Waring added: “This special anniversary release is both a celebration of that rich heritage and a reflection of the skill, care and dedication passed down through generations of craftspeople. At the same time, it highlights Old Pulteney’s continued commitment to innovation, exploring new cask influences while staying true to the coastal character that weaves through all our whiskies.”
The bottle is available exclusively from Old Pulteney’s Brand Home in Wick and to members of the brand’s mailing list.
Official tasting notes from the brand describe a golden-hued whisky with notes of vanilla, citrus, spiced dried fruits, polished oak and caramelized pear on the nose, lifted by a distinctive saline edge. The palate combines flavors of crème caramel, rich vanilla, lemon zest, salted chocolate and cinnamon, culminating in a balanced finish that is both sweet and salty.
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Sarah Burgess, master of whisky creation at Old Pulteney, said: “Old Pulteney has long been referred to as the ‘Manzanilla of the North’ so finding whisky laid down by previous generations that had been further matured in ex-Manzanilla casks felt like discovering a hidden gift within our warehouses.”
Burgess added: “The gentle salinity offered by these casks, enriched by the depth of further refinement in ex-Oloroso casks, has created a whisky that beautifully marries sweetness with our unmistakable coastal character.”
The distillery has also confirmed plans for a community open day on Saturday, June 20. The free event will welcome residents with a Wick postcode to the distillery’s newly refreshed Brand Home between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Guests will receive a complimentary welcome highball, a 45-minute tour and a tasting of the new anniversary release. Live music, canapés and an Old Pulteney goody bag are also planned.
Waring said: “Wick is at the heart of our whisky and we are also very much looking forward to welcoming our neighbors and friends from across the Wick community to our celebrations on the 20th June. Few whiskies are so entwined with the place where they’re made as Old Pulteney. We want to ensure that our staff, their families and people from across the town have a chance to come together to toast this very special moment in our shared history.”
The open day coincides with Wick Harbour Day. Numbers are limited, and attendees are encouraged to visit Old Pulteney’s website for registration details.
Pulteney Distillery was founded in 1826 in the town of Wick, which was then one of Europe’s busiest herring ports. The distillery, owned by International Beverage Holdings, has long marketed its flagship single malt under the tagline “The Maritime Malt,” a reference to the sea air and coastal climate that influence the whisky’s maturation in its seaside warehouses.
