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Scotch Whisky Review: Aultmore 18 Year Old

This Aultmore 18 Year Old is a perfect example of how having a very good vatting of casks together can mitigate the need for any over-the-top finishing just to achieve darker colors.

OVERALL RATING

8
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Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Light Amber / Straw
Nose:
Fresh hay, plenty of ripe fruit notes – red apples, peaches, and a combination of orange and lemon citrus. Gives way to some honey fudge sweetness, alongside shortbread, vanilla, and leather.
Palate:
The palate opens with some caramel and lemon citrus, and a hit of green herbs. Followed by a waxy polish note which gives way to spicy flavours of oak, white pepper, cinnamon, ginger, and a little clove. There’s a subtle nutty undernote throughout – possibly almond.
Finish:
Medium finish, oaky spice continues complemented by caramel, lemon, and mint with a little pear and peach.
Comments:
Lots of competing flavours, but this Aultmore is well balanced between fruit and spice, with a lasting waxy mouthfeel.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Mark Bostock

Mark Bostock, an integral part of the Mark Littler LTD UK content writing team since 2019, brings a genuine passion for whisky, especially independent bottlings, to his work. His commitment to expanding his knowledge through attending tasting events and building his own collection enriches his contributions, blending expertise with enthusiasm.

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