Old Pulteney Saltwater Symphony 11 Year Old, First-fill Bourbon Cask, Cask #52.50, 2013, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 55.7%

raincheck.fox10 Oct

The first-fill bourbon-cask label points to oak influence, but the notes stay broad: a pleasant nose, balanced and rich palate, and long aftertaste. I’m left unsure how clearly the oak shapes the whisky beyond the cask detail. The overall description sounds measured rather than sharply defined.

MapleRadio23 Sept

The described aromas are pleasant and delightful, while the palate is balanced and rich; the elegant, long-lasting aftertaste gives the character its clearest point of distinction. I find the balance and lingering finish the more appealing parts. The wording stays broad, so I would keep any flavour judgment measured rather than read in specifics that are not described. It comes across as composed, with the finish doing more to hold my interest than the general aroma description.

nightjar.tram10 Sept

Balanced, with a lingering finish.

This leans toward richness rather than a lighter style, with balanced, rich flavors and an elegant, long-lasting aftertaste. The nose is described only in broad positive terms, so the appeal here is the fuller palate rather than a detailed range of aromas.