Pulteney Distillery
Pulteney Distillery is located in Wick on the far north coast of Scotland and is one of the most northerly mainland distilleries. It produces Old Pulteney single malt, known for its maritime character shaped by sea air and coastal maturation.
Pulteney Distillery produces hand-crafted single malt whiskies and ages them next to the sea, thereby giving them an unmistakable coastal character. The distillery's story is inseparable from the sea and the bountiful opportunities it brought – forever intertwined not only with the maritime climate but with the community, heritage and spirit of Wick.
About Pulteney Distillery
Established in 1826, Pulteney Distillery has deep ties to Wick’s fishing heritage. Its whisky is strongly influenced by its coastal location, with maturation warehouses exposed to North Sea conditions.
The distillery remains a key part of the local community and reflects the town’s maritime identity.
Pulteney Distillery Tours & Experiences
The Spirit of Wick Experience £25
Follow the journey of our single malt—from milling to maturation—and see how a coastal home and marine climate shape its unmistakable character. Clear, simple, and guided by one of our knowledgable team, this is your entry into Old Pulteney: grounded storytelling, a purposeful walk through the working heart of the distillery, and a tasting that lets the whisky speak for itself.
Duration: 1hr
The Making of the Maritime Malt Experience £60
You’ll be led by our experienced guide, discovering the journey of our single malt from our water source to your glass. Next, you’ll be invited to the whisky tasting room, where you’ll explore our core range of single malt whiskies.
Duration: 1 hour 30 mins
The Maritime Masters Experience £200
Our experienced tour guide will give you a full insight into our production process following the journey of our single malt to your glass. After a visit to our warehouse, the journey will continue through a whisky tasting adventure of our premium collection of single malt whiskies, including our 25-year-old and two exclusive single casks. Finally, you’ll receive a complimentary crystal malt blender glass to cherish.
Duration: 2hrs 30mins
Plan Your Visit to Pulteney Distillery
Address:
- Huddart Street, Wick, Caithness KW1 5BA
Tour:
This distillery is included as part of our Caithness & Orkney Tour.
Directions:
One of the northernmost distilleries in Scotland, but still within easy reach. The nearest airport is Wick, John O’Groats Airport, which is just one mile north of Wick. It runs flights to and from Aberdeen airport, where you can access connections to the rest of the UK, including Edinburgh and London.
Opening Hours:
- Monday to Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Facilities:
- Visitor centre and shop
- Tasting room
- Limited production access
- Parking nearby
Podcast
In the March 2024 episode we spoke to Lukasz Dynowiak, Global Brand Ambassador at International Beverages.
Due to his role, Lukasz finds himself in the fortunate position of working with some amazing distilleries including Balblair, Pulteney, Speyburn and Knockdhu and so it will come as no surprise that there was plenty for himself and David to chat about. Listen as they delve into the history of each distillery with Lukasz explaining what it is that makes each of their malts so distinctive. Lukasz certainly has plenty of great stories to tell, so sit back relax and prepare to be fascinated…
