Single Malt
Scotland
15 May 1990
20 Aug 2015
Sherry
Just. Look. At. The. Colour. Of. That! A 25 year old Aultmore matured in a single Sherry butt between 15th May 1990 and 10th August 2015 before we bottled it at a natural cask strength of 57.5% with neither chill filtration nor artificial colouring.
Raisins, dates, blackcurrants and a touch of crushed hazelnuts. Thick treacle and honey, with a little hint of rosewater too. A waft of damp wood.
Layers and layers of plump sultanas and raisins, dusted with chilli chocolate. Slightly herbal, followed by a touch bit of bonfire smoke.
Well balanced on the finish with fig and mint leaf. Drying and long.
Was: £191.90Now: £134.95
Massively rich, hugely raisined deliciously rich and an absolute smasher.
One of the best I've tried; however, this is not a fresh and light Scotch. Nose is definitely oily. Heavy and syrupy, with a load of sweetness given the strength. Rich citrus, brown sugar/caramel, heavily sherried, and the smoke is there in the background. Other stuff mentioned above?...sure, why not. Reminiscent of the Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1985, or maybe a bit of the Nàdurra Oloroso crossed with a Companta (now that's wacky to consider).
