Old Pulteney will unveil a new range of travel retail exclusive single malts – the Lighthouse Series – at the Tax Free World Association Asia Pacific Exhibition in Singapore next month.
The new range makes the most of the distillery’s maritime history in the far north of Scotland, with the colourful packaging inspired by three historic lighthouses near its coastal location in Wick. It will be rolled out into global travel retail and duty free channel from late summer 2013.
Noss Head: Packaged with a vibrant blue label and tube, the design features an image of the Noss Head lighthouse which the whisky is inspired by. Built in 1849 by Robert Arnot and named after the Old Norse word “˜Snos’, the lighthouse represents the nose-shaped headland where it is situated. Matured in American Oak ex bourbon casks the malt inside has a full bodied, sweet and spicy taste with hints of coconut, lemons and oranges and a long-lasting finish. RRP: £39.99
Duncansby Head: Featuring a coral red label and tube, the eye catching packaging depicts an image of Duncansby Head lighthouse. Situated near to John O’Groats at the very northern tip of Scotland, the lighthouse protected a dangerous part of the Pentland Firth where the Atlantic waters flow into the North Sea. Matured in ex American bourbon and ex Spanish sherry casks, the whisky has a sweet full bodied taste with notes of honey, chocolate and oranges. RRP: £44.99
Pentland Skerries: Encased in striking purple packaging, this design features images of two lighthouses of the same name. Developed with input from renowned Scottish engineer Robert Stevenson, the Pentland Skerries lighthouses were built in 1794 on the uninhabited Pentland Skerries islands off the far north eastern coast, en route to Orkney. The whisky is matured in Spanish ex sherry casks and has a sweet, full-bodied taste with hints of raisins, spices and chocolate. RRP: £54.99
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The Old Pulteney Lighthouse Series |
Old Pulteney Senior Brand Manager Margaret Mary Clarke said: “Old Pulteney’s Lighthouse Series represents a further investment in bringing distinctive, high quality products to the travel retail trade for the enjoyment of travelling consumers.
“The association with the great lighthouses of Scotland’s north easterly coast brings to life another aspect of Old Pulteney’s maritime heritage.”
The TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition will take place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center in Singapore between 12-16 May. The Old Pulteney Lighthouse Series will feature on the International Beverage stand (H27).
