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Aultmore 18 years

fruity malty
3.9
(2)€123Scotland, Speyside, Single Malt

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The Foggie Moss once hid smugglers and their illicit stills near Keith in Speyside. Today that same landscape feeds Aultmore distillery through gorse and heather filtration. This eighteen-year-old malt matures in ex-bourbon and refill sherry casks, bottled at 46% without chill filtration. Banana and brown sugar sweetness meet honeycomb and gingerbread spice, with oak providing structure on the finish. Aultmore spent decades as a blending malt prized by Dewar's, and this release shows why. Enjoy it neat to taste that hidden Speyside character.

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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.

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About the Aultmore 18 years

Aultmore 18 years is a single malt Scotch whisky from Speyside in Scotland. Aultmore matures this expression for eighteen years in ex-bourbon and refill sherry casks. It is bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration or added colour as part of the Last Great Malts range. Founded in 1897 near Keith, the distillery sits in the secluded Foggie Moss. For over a century Aultmore spirit went mainly into blends. It earned a top-class reputation among blenders while rarely appearing as a standalone bottle until recent years. Brown sugar and honeycomb sweetness open the palate, with banana and fresh fruit adding a ripe, malty character. Gingerbread and molasses deepen the mid-palate. Oak and vanilla from the casks frame a gentle, fruity finish. The overall style stays elegant and restrained rather than heavily wooded. The eighteen-year age statement allows the distillery character to shine through refill casks. Grassy and herbal undertones reflect Aultmore's soft, refined spirit. Subtle spice and baked fruit notes build complexity without overwhelming the palate. Aultmore 18 years suits drinkers seeking a refined Speyside malt served neat. It reveals a distillery long hidden behind blends. Malty fruit and subtle spice arrive in a balanced, age-stated package worth exploring. Honeycomb, gingerbread, and banana notes give this eighteen-year-old a distinctive sweetness rare among Speyside peers. Oak and molasses undertones add structure without overpowering the fruity core. The Foggie Moss heritage and eighteen years in cask give Aultmore 18 years a quiet authority on the palate.