Aultmore 14 years 2010 - 2024 #21250 Saltire Rare Malt

A nice aperitif, elegant and accessible. This would be a lovely accompaniment to a summer fruit salad.

Saltire Rare Malt Whisky Company

Saltire Rare Malt Whisky Company is an independent bottler specialising in selecting and bottling rare and high quality Scotch whiskies. The company focuses on offering unique single malts and single cask whiskies, often from special or hard-to-find casks. Saltire is known for bottling whisky without additives, such as colourings, and without cold filtration, to ensure the purity and authentic character of the whisky.

An important role within Saltire is played by Hans Offringa, an internationally recognised whisky expert, writer and ambassador. Offringa, also known as "The Whisky Couple" together with his wife Becky, is involved in the selection and presentation of the whiskies Saltire releases. His extensive knowledge and passion for whisky help Saltire create exclusive and unique bottlings that appeal to whisky collectors and enthusiasts. His reputation and expertise add extra prestige and credibility to Saltire Rare Malt Whisky Company's bottlings.

Tasting note

This whisky is pale gold in the glass.

On the nose is an immediate hint of buttered banana bread surrounded by floral aromas of broom, honeysuckle and pansy, carried on a malty platform.

That malty character carries on in the palate with added notes of walnut and unsweetened citrus lemonade. A quiet finale, medium long and very pleasant. This dram really benefits from a dash of water to release a fresh floral note appearing next to more banana aromas.

Aultmore Distillery

Aultmore Distillery is located in the Speyside region, near the town of Keith in Banffshire. Founded in 1896 by Alexander Edward, Aultmore has a rich history and is known for its high-quality single malt whiskies. The distillery is set amid the lush, green landscape of Speyside, which contributes to the purity of their production process.

A unique feature of Aultmore is the use of water from the nearby Auchinderran Burn, which makes for a pure and light spirit. Aultmore whiskies are known for their fresh and delicate flavour profiles, with notes of grass, flowers, honey, and subtle hints of herbs and citrus. The distillery uses traditional copper pot stills and long fermentation times, contributing to the whisky's complexity and depth.

Aultmore matures its whiskies mainly in ex-bourbon casks, which ensures a balanced and refined flavour. Although for a long time Aultmore was mainly used for blends, in recent years the distillery has gained more attention for its excellent single malts. The combination of an idyllic location, traditional techniques and high-quality production makes Aultmore a respected name in the world of Scotch single malt whisky.