Jan-Case
Aultmore 18 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed
September 1, 2020 (edited February 4, 2024)
This is another whisky I rarely see or read anything about. That made interested in it and so I added it to my sample collection.
Nose: really nice. Delicious, smooth and fruity, nice sweet spices, little bid of that familiar highland-honey, loads of fresh vanilla, bubblegum, a good portion of oak wood. Then the fruits take a more prominent place with some creamy strawberries and also a bid of raisins. It is a familiar nose (positively reminds me of Balblair) and really enjoyable.
Palate: soft and sweet at first, then a bid more woody, citrusy juices
Finish: cotton candy, ripe grapes, needless to say - very sweet - fruity sweet like ice cream. But also a good bid of wood and mild baking spices.
All in all I really like it. It is not ultra unique but still is a nice little experience and interesting non the less. The funny thing is even though its sweetness is the most present characteristic it doesn’t feel too sweet. It is well balanced in that regard. Strange this one doesn’t get more attention. I had a lot other whiskies that are all over the place and popular that are for sure not better as this one.
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The 21 year expression is amazing (IMO). Quite expensive but very good indeed.
@Jan-Case It's too bad it wasn't that great. I'd order a pour if I could find it in a bar, but that won't be happening anytime soon.
@cascode Thanks. Good to know that the 12 is a solid low-end whisky.
@ContemplativeFox it was the first Aultmore for me as well. They don’t have a lot variety to chose from. Which isn’t much of an issue but since this didn’t really impress me too much I don’t think I will be coming back to it soon. It is definitely worth a sample or pour.
I had the Aultmore 12 a short while ago and thoroughly enjoyed it - very good value for money if you enjoy a crisp, bright whisky. I've never seen this 18 year old over here.
Hmm, I don't think I've tried Aultmore before. Have you tried other expressions from them and, if so, do you have a recommendation on where to start?