Old Pulteney ‘Maritime Malt’ onboard for Viking Line’s 2017 Whisky Fair

Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced a rare and exclusive single cask bottling, released at this year’s Viking Line Cinderella Whisky Fair.

The single cask ‘Maritime Malt’ is being offered exclusively for Viking Line, and it is the first range from Old Pulteney to be created specifically for duty free retail in the Nordic region.

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International Beverage said each bottle of its ‘Maritime Malt’ reflects the Wick-based distillery Old Pulteney’s maritime heritage

Only 252 individually numbered 70cl bottles – which were bottled from a single 2002 cask at Pulteney Distillery in Wick, Scotland – will be available to purchase for SEK 999 (US$112). Special onboard whisky masterclasses, hosted by Pulteney Distillery Manager Malcolm Waring, are also scheduled to take place.

Brand owner International Beverage said each bottle reflects Old Pulteney’s maritime heritage and uniquely shaped stills, with the items presented in a cream sail-cloth canvas bag printed marked with the Viking Line Whisky Fair logo.

Viking’s Cinderella event is marketed as “the world’s largest floating whisky festival”, and this year’s edition comprises three dedicated 24-hour return sailings from Stockholm to Mariehamn – on 16, 17 and 18 February.

International Beverage Travel Retail Director James Bateman commented: “The Cinderella Whisky Fair is a terrific coming-together of whiskies and of whisky aficionados – a completely unique event that we are delighted to continue to support with our presence and wide range of products.”

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