Skip to main content

Aultmore 12 years

malty fresh
3.9
(9)€259Scotland, Speyside, Single Malt

Flavours

Whisky character

Fresh
Warm
Mild
Full
Smooth
Spicy

Taste mentions

Facts

For decades, Aultmore supplied blending houses while keeping its own name off most labels. Blenders called it top class malt. The spirit stayed prized inside Dewar's recipes long before bottles carried the distillery name alone. Pour it and the glass leans bright and clean. Green apple and pear arrive first, then honey, malt, and a floral lift. Vanilla and gentle spice sit beneath without crowding the fruit. Refill cask ageing keeps oak in the background so fruit leads. The profile stays light and aromatic, built for slow sipping neat.

Compare prices

No shops found to compare.

Good alternatives

Reviews

3.9 /5

9 reviews

1 star
2 star
3 star
4 star
5 star

What do you think?

About the distillery

Distillery

Aultmore

Situated in the breathtaking Speyside region of Scotland, Aultmore Distillery is renowned for its single malt Scotch whiskies. With a history dating back to 1896. Aultmore whiskies often display a delicate balance of floral and fruity notes, accompanied by subtle hints of spice and oak. The whiskies undergo meticulous maturation in carefully selected oak casks, allowing them to develop depth and richness over time. An interesting fact about Aultmore is that it was once referred to as "a nip of the Buckie Road," reflecting the distillery's proximity to the infamous Buckie Road, a route known for its illegal whisky smuggling during the prohibition era.

4Average rating

35Whiskies on Distilld

Flag of ScotlandScotland

Speyside

Most popular whiskies from Aultmore

About the Aultmore 12 years

Aultmore 12 years is a single malt Scotch whisky from Speyside in Scotland. The Aultmore distillery near Keith in Banffshire has long supplied spirit for Dewar's blended whiskies. This twelve-year bottle finally puts that house character on its own label. It suits drinkers searching for a fresh, fruit-led Speyside malt without heavy sherry sweetness. Established in 1896, the site survived crashes, wars, and industry slumps that closed many neighbours. Blending houses rated its make among the finest, and some still call it the rarest of Speyside. For generations almost none of that stock reached shelves under the distillery name alone. Maturation in refill casks lets the delicate, grassy style develop without aggressive oak taking over. In the glass, green apple and pear arrive first, bright as orchard fruit. Citrus and grapefruit add a clean lift, while honey and vanilla build a sweet malty foundation beneath. Heather and floral notes drift through, giving the dram a classic Speyside aromatic edge. The palate stays malty and fresh, with cereal tones and gentle spice threading between sips. Banana and tropical fruit hints sit beside earthy notes that keep the profile grounded rather than cloying. Oak shows softly on the finish, lingering with honey and a touch of vanilla. The texture feels silky and light, letting each layer unfold slowly as you sip. Enjoy Aultmore 12 years neat to catch the full fruit and malt balance. It rewards curious drinkers who want a quieter Speyside single malt away from the usual headline names. Aultmore remains a hidden favourite among blenders and enthusiasts who value subtlety over showmanship. That legacy shows in every pour.