Old Pulteney Unveils Third ‘Flotilla’ Vintage In Paris

The Entente Cordiale is once again being honoured by ‘Maritime Malt’ Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky with the launch of its third ‘Flotilla’ vintage, which will be initially made available in the French market.

Old Pulteney Flotilla 2005 will be unveiled at Whisky Live Paris on 26^th and 27^th September in collaboration with La Maison du Whisky, with a limited release of just 12,000 bottles destined for independent retailers in France.

Flotilla – a fleet of boats or small ships – is rooted in the old French word ‘flote’ meaning multitude, and the latest release follows the success of Old Pulteney’s award-winning Flotilla 2000 and 2004 vintages amongst the whisky’s French fans.

Crafted at the Pulteney Distillery in the rugged coastal town of Wick in the far north of Scotland, the new vintage is matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels to give a fine single malt with smooth, complex flavours and coastal characteristics. 

Appearance: Bright gold.

Aroma: Creamy vanilla and a touch of oak spice followed by bright notes of lemons and stewed apples and rounded off with a distinct maritime note.

Taste: Tropical fruits and freshly ground spices open up to even more citrus and a darkly sweet tone of salted caramel. The finish is velvety and lingering.

The whisky is complemented by Flotilla’s striking packaging, redesigned in soft blue and silver and featuring Old Pulteney’s trademark herring drifter – all inspired by the malt’s deep-rooted maritime heritage.

Old Pulteney Senior Brand Manager Margaret Mary Clarke commented: ‘French whisky drinkers are very important to Old Pulteney and we are thrilled to be launching another Flotilla vintage especially for the French market. The Pulteney distillery team in Wick have crafted a superb vintage expression that has all the distinctive qualities of our award winning malt with the special vintage notes and flavours which we know our drinkers in France will love. We look forward to offering a first look and taste of Flotilla 2005 at Whisky Live in Paris.’

Old Pulteney Flotilla 2005 (70cl) is bottled at 46%, natural colour, non chill-filtered. RRP €54.  

Notes  

Old Pulteney Single Malt Whisky

 Old Pulteney Single Malt Whisky, is diligently crafted at Pulteney Distillery in Wick. It was founded in 1826 by James Henderson at the height of Wick’s herring boom.  The distillery lies in the heart of ‘Pulteneytown’, which was created for all the fishermen at the time, and is embedded in the deep rooting history of this coastal town, which used to be one of the most important and biggest herring fishing ports in Europe.

International Beverage Holdings (www.interbevgroup.com) was established in 2005 as the international arm of ThaiBev, one of South East Asia’s leading alcohol beverage companies. With a network of regional offices in Asia, Europe and North America, the company is responsible for the production, sales, marketing and distribution of a portfolio of premium global brands in over 80 countries and territories.

Inver House Distillers (www.inverhouse.com) is globally integrated into International Beverage Holdings and drives the distillation and maturation of Scotch through its five distilleries.

International Beverage brands include:

➢  Chang Beer: Thailand’s iconic beer brand

➢  Single Malt Scotch Whiskies: Old Pulteney, Balblair, anCnoc, Speyburn

➢  Blended Whiskies: Hankey Bannister

➢  Mekhong: ‘The Spirit of Thailand’ since 1941

➢  Caorunn – a small batch distilled Scottish Gin infused with 5 Celtic botanicals

The company’s success is built on the combination of a strong understanding of local cultures and markets with the creation of a truly global operational network.  Brand building pays respect to heritage, provenance and craftsmanship whilst delivering innovative and highly effective strategies at global level. A skilled and dedicated team of people of more than 12 nationalities, speaking over 14 languages delivers the highest standards of customer service and attention to detail across all aspects of the business.