Is aultmore a good whisky?

Is aultmore a good whisky?

Aultmore’s whiskies are regarded as “top dressing” by blenders, which means the spirit is rated very highly. And its spirit does indeed mostly end up in blends.

Is aultmore peated?

Aultmore is one of my favourite distilleries. Located in Keith, Banffshire – in the heart of Speyside – it gets its water from the peat-imbued springs of the Foggie Moss, and its spirit is rated top class by blenders.

Is Craigellachie good whisky?

A very consistent finish, comprising the good notes from the nose and palate, but without much bitterness. Unfortunately it fades quickly, without evolving. With Water: A few drops of water release a nice orange peel note which merges well with the caramel. The palate seems thinner, the finish livelier.

Is aultmore 12 peaty?

Our malted barley has no hint of peat smoke, ensuring the smoothest, cleanest taste. This rarest of SPEYSIDE classics has been distilled in handmade copper pot stills since 1897, yet for over a century it was only sold in limited editions aimed at collectors.

What is aultmore12?

Aultmore 12 Years Old is a classic Speyside whisky, aromatic and fragrant in style. Elegant and uncomplicated, grassy and herbal – with notes of rosemary and thyme. Tasting notes from Victoria, our team leader: Aultmore Distillery has been quietly making whisky in Speyside for over 100 years.

Is aultmore a Speyside?

Aultmore is a whisky distillery in Keith, Banffshire, producing an eponymous single malt whisky….Aultmore distillery.

Region: Speyside
Capacity 2,100,000 litres of pure alcohol per year
Aultmore
Age(s) 12 years
ABV 46%

Who owns aultmore Whisky?

In 1923, the distillery was acquired by John Dewar & Sons for £20,000 and, two years later, became part of Distillers Company Limited, today a subsidiary of Diageo.

How old is Ardmore legacy?

Ardmore Traditional Cask was the distillery’s single malt. It was bottled at 46% ABV, in bottles embossed with an image of a golden eagle….Ardmore distillery.

Region: Highland
Age(s) Traditional, Triple Wood, Legacy (NAS), 12 years (Port Wood), 25 years, 30 years

Who owns aultmore?

John Dewar & Sons Ltd
The distillery was originally powered by a waterwheel, and was soon adapted to use a steam engine instead, which ran day and night for 70 years, apart from maintenance….Aultmore distillery.

The modern buildings of Aultmore distillery
Region: Speyside
Location Keith, Banffshire
Owner John Dewar & Sons Ltd (Bacardi)
Founded 1895

Is Ardmore whisky good?

A great and relatively inexpensive whisky, The Ardmore is definitely one that’s easy to drink. I rarely mix any spirits so whiskeys that can be enjoyed neat are always welcome. A cube of ice might lift the flavor slightly but certainly isn’t necessary to make for an enjoyable drink.

How old is Aultmore single malt whisky?

An 18 year old Aultmore launched in 2015 as part of John Dewar & Sons’ Last Great Malts ranges. More info 12 year old Aultmore single malt Scotch whisky, unveiled in 2014 for the Last Great Malts by Dewar’s.

Who owns Aultmore distillery?

In 1923, the distillery was acquired by John Dewar & Sons for £20,000 and, two years later, became part of Distillers Company Limited, today a subsidiary of Diageo. In 1969, Aultmore switched from steam to electricity and a further two years later increased its capacity and doubled its stills to four.

Is Dewar’s Aultmore a blending malt?

In fact, so highly prized is it as a blending malt that it is said that when Bacardi was in the process of buying Dewar’s from Diageo, it was willing to walk away from the deal if Aultmore wasn’t included.

Where does Aultmore come from?

Aultmore, which derives from the Scotch Gaelic for ‘Big burn’, takes its water from the Burn of Auchinderran. The great majority of the spirit produced at Aultmore is used in Dewar’s blended products, but following Bacardi’s acquisition of the company an official twelve year-old bottling was released in 2004.

  • September 27, 2022