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.

With traditional warehouses exposed to the invigorating sea air blowing in off the North Sea, Old Pulteney captures the taste of the sea in every drop of its liquid gold. From subtle coastal chords to more defined salty notes, the flavour of our whiskies says much about the role and influence of our home. Our whiskies range from award-winning, definitive single malts to critically acclaimed limited-edition releases, each defined and shaped by our inspiringly distinctive and lively coastal location.

Address:

Huddart Street, Wick, Caithness KW1 5BA

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

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…

Tours:

A TASTE OF OLD PULTENEY £20

The Maritime Malt. Follow the journey of our single malt – learning the various processes from milling to maturation and how our coastal location and marine climate influence the character of our whisky. You’ll get the chance to try a dram of both Old Pulteney Harbour and Old Pulteney 12 Years Old before receiving a complimentary Glencairn glass to cherish.

Duration: 1hr 30mins

FROM THE SOURCE £40

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 – from our famous 12 Years Old to the deeply warming 18 Years Old – and there’s an opportunity to try an exclusive dram selected by the distillery team. Finally, you’ll receive a beautiful Glencairn glass as a gift, so you can enjoy our distinctive single malt at home.

Duration: 2hrs

THE FLAGSHIP EXPERIENCE £125

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