Old Pulteney has unveiled its oldest expression to date, a 45-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky titled Bow Wave.
Old Pulteney Bow Wave has matured for more than four decades within hand-selected American oak casks before completing its voyage with another five years maturation inside a single first-fill Spanish oak butt. Bow Wave has maritime flavors imparted from the northern sea air at the distillery found on the Caithness Coast in the Scottish Highlands.
As the symbol of Old Pulteney’s dedication to craftsmanship, this expression is encased within a remarkable bottle. Presented upon a bed of Caithness slate, the bottle is crafted from hand-blown glass with complex Inciso cuts mirroring crashing waves. The deep blue hue of the bottle encapsulates the sea’s endless depths, while glimpses of the liquid shine through like reflections of a sunrise. Surrounding the glass, crafted Scottish silverware fashioned by local Silversmith, Lucy Woodley encircles the finished vessel. The hidden cork, accessed only by a bespoke anchor key created by Glasstorm, evokes the rhythm of crashing waves.
“I couldn’t be more thrilled to finally announce Old Pulteney Bow Wave, created especially for the One of One auction later this year,” said Malcolm Waring, Distillery Manager at Old Pulteney. “After maturing for more than four decades, this one-of-a-kind single malt, as the oldest in our history, is testament to the enduring spirit, patience and pride of Old Pulteney’s award-winning distillery.”
This never-to-be-repeated expression from “The Maritime Malt” is available exclusively through the biennial Distillers’ One of One auction. The auction will be hosted at Hopetoun House on October 25, with proceeds donated to The Distillers’ Charity. To register interest in this auction, click here.
