Aultmore 12 years 2008 - 2021 #9529053

Selected for Passion for Whisky - Exclusive Edition

Tasting Notes:

Aultmore cask strength is always a whisky that you have to sit down for. This is no simple Speyside distillery. This is one with character. Sometimes a gentle character, but this Aultmore matured on an Octave has a wonderfully expressive character. Call it in a positive way a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Nose: Elegant start with some green notes, but that quickly turns into more spiciness. What a power nose. Delicious toffee, coffee and caramelized sugar.

Taste: Wonderfully robust at cask strength. Salted caramel, balsamic and coffee beans dipped in chocolate.

Finish: The taste of praline bonbons appears to linger for a long time in the mouth.

This Aultmore doesn't need water. Just enjoy it at 52.5% ABV.

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.

Duncan Taylor

Duncan Taylor & Co. Ltd. is one of the most respected names in the world of independent whisky bottlers. With a history dating back to 1938 and a commitment to quality and craftsmanship, Duncan Taylor offers a wide range of whiskies loved by connoisseurs and collectors alike. Their focus on single cask releases, old and rare whiskies, and innovative product lines makes them a unique and influential player in the whisky industry.

History

Duncan Taylor & Co. Ltd. was founded in 1938 by Abe Rosenberg, a New York-based whisky dealer and collector. In the early years, the company operated mainly as a whisky dealer, but over time it expanded its activities to whisky selection and bottling.

Over decades, Duncan Taylor accumulated an impressive stock of whisky casks from various distilleries in Scotland. This stock included both single malt and single grain whiskies, and some of the casks today are decades old.