Aultmore 12 years 2008 - 2021 Single Cask #DL14918 for the Dutch Emporium Stores

Origin and bottling

Distilled in September 2008 and bottled in August 2011 after a 12-year, 11-month maturation. This Single Cask whisky was selected by participants in an online battle between the three Dutch Douglas Laing Emporia. In the end, cask DL14918 emerged as the winner and was bottled especially for the three Emporia.

Cask type

This Aultmore was aged for over 12 years in a Sherry Butt. Eventually, 308 bottles came out of the cask. It was decided to bottle it at natural cask strength, 61.1% alc/vol.

Tasting note

Colour

Straw yellow

Nose

Without water, the aroma remains somewhat closed and needs more time. If you give it this time, you will be rearded with scents of caramelised nuts, walnut cake, cigar leaf and chocolate sultanas. The sherry character is evident and makes the aroma very appeling.

Taste

A very rich flavour. Again, the sherry character is very evident and the high alcohol content packs in perfectly. You really don't realise you are drinking whisky at over 60 percent. In the mouth, flavours of sultanas, figs, marmalade, oranges, nuts, pipe tabacco and wood aromas fight for attention. Again, take your time, this glass had a lot to say.

Finish

A very long finish, for minutes the mouth is indulged with the delicious flavour of orange marmalade and sherry. Softly spicy with a finale of hazelnut merinque. 

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.

Douglas Laing

Douglas Laing & Co. is one of the most respected independent bottlers in the whisky world. With a history dating back to 1948 and a commitment to quality and craftsmanship, the company continues to offer whiskies of exceptional quality. Their broad portfolio, which includes both single cask and small batch releases, makes Douglas Laing a favourite among whisky collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Whether it is a rare XOP bottling or a characterful blended malt like Big Peat, Douglas Laing offers a unique and authentic whisky experience.

History

Douglas Laing & Co. was founded in 1948 by Fred Douglas Laing in Glasgow, Scotland. The company began as a dealer and blender of whisky, but soon focused on selecting and bottling single cask and small batch whiskies.

Douglas Laing has always remained a family business, with the knowledge and passion for whisky passed from generation to generation. After Fred Douglas Laing, the company was run by his son, Fred Laing Jr, and later Fred's daughter Cara Laing and her husband Chris Leggat also joined the company.