The Aultmore distillery was founded in 1897 by Alexander Edward, one of Scotland's best-known distillers, at the height of the whisky boom in the late Victorian era. Supplied to the great blending houses of the day, AULTMORE single malt's popularity with them made the distillery a success, and it has won great admiration for the smoothness of its spirit. In fact, its qualities are so fine and balanced that it was soon one of the few single malts rated 'Top Class' by industry experts.
Nose: Linlithgow SMOS 26 Year Old reveals subtle aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla and honey, with woody and spicy notes in the background. Feel: On the palate, this Scottish single malt offers a rich, creamy texture, showcasing flavors of baked fruit, caramel, oak and cinnamon. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving lingering notes of dried fruit, dark chocolate and subtle smoke.
Nose: Smoky aromas, notes of vanilla and tropical fruit, hint of citrus . Mouth: Powerful flavors of tobacco, caramel, flambéed banana and black pepper
Finish: Medium length, notes of dark chocolate and ash, light touch of sea salt
Nose: Tart notes of lime and sweet peaches. Explosion of rich smoky fruit and baked bread, throat pastilles, creosote and anise. Sweet barley malt combines with nutmeg and peat smoke.
Mouth: Rich, sweet, aromatic and fruity, baked banana bread and syrupy sponge pudding fill the senses. Notes of molasses mingle with a distinctive whiff of burning cedarwood. A drop of water releases an abundance of tropical fruit. Eucalyptus oil mingles with sweet, aromatic smoke.
Finish: The influence of those rare Madeira casks is undeniable. A whimsical, smoky finish welcomes a long, lingering aftertaste of menthol, clove, wood smoke and camphor.
Nose: Notes of prunes, marzipan and orange-infused chocolate introduce this dram.
Palate: Vibrant and complex on the palate, there are notes of maraschino cherry syrup, liquorice, dates and star anise. Gentle peat smoke emerges, along with a hint of cinnamon toast.
Finish: Sea salt in the finish, with notes of hazelnuts, mint and morello cherries.
Nose : Heady virgin oak, bursting with lemon zest and sweet barley sugar, with delicious notes of apple and nutmeg. Mouth : A delightful sweetness, evoking memories of candied fruits and vanilla toffee, balanced with heather honey. Finish : A satisfying light spice, with a rewarding burst of honeyed malt and sweet oakiness.
Nose: Croftengea Fassstar 11 Year Old reveals intense aromas of peat, smoke and burnt wood, with hints of dried fruit and spice.
Feel: On the palate, this Highland single malt reveals powerful flavors of peat and smoke, balanced by notes of honey, caramel and vanilla, as well as hints of pepper and oak.
Finish: The finish of this whisky is long and warm, leaving lingering sensations of peat, smoke and dried fruit on the palate, with a slight bitterness and a hint of pepper.