I would describe it as an "alcoholic chamomile"! A very delicate whisky, easy to drink, enjoyable, and not complex. On the nose: chamomile, honey, vanilla. I honestly do not detect all the fruit others mention. On the palate, it remains delicate with chamomile, honey, vanilla, but here I quite clearly detect a distinct pineapple flavor! The finish is medium length, confirming all the previous aromas, and introducing a spicy note. An excellent drink, which only misses the top score because it is too delicate for my personal preferences! ___________________________________________________________________________ I would define it as an "alcoholic chamomile"! Very delicate whisky, easy to drink, pleasant, not complex. On the nose chamomile, honey, vanilla. Honestly I don't taste all the fruit that others taste. On the palate always delicate and always chamomile, honey, vanilla, but here I clearly taste distinct pineapple flavor! Medium length finish where all the previous aromas are confirmed and where a spicy note appears. An excellent drink, which doesn't get the maximum just because it's too delicate for my very personal tastes!
Aultmore 21 Year
Whiskey Scotch Speyside 21 Year 46% ABV
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The name Aultmore, derived from the Gaelic for "Big Burn," refers to the Burn of Auchinderran, which supplies water to the distillery. While this malt is primarily used in blends, some single malt bottlings are available, often as independent releases. This 21 year old distillery bottling, aged in refill hogsheads and presented at 92 proof, was initially released in November 2014 solely for Travel Retail. As of November 2018, it is now offered in the US.
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I noticed this bottle everywhere in duty-free shops and, since it's not a well-known whisky, I always wondered about its strong sales. Tonight, I tried it and now I understand: it's an excellent dram. Known as the "Foggie Moss", Aultmore 21yo is a classic speysider. It's very fruity and smooth. Bottled at 46%abv, it has an amber color. On the nose, it's a fruit salad. The aromas are very clear and easy to pick out. Pineapple, Pear, Apples; a very faint pepper note. A slight hint of peat. Peaches, Cinnamon and mainly Pineapple marmalade. On the palate, it begins quite spicy, which is unusual, then delivers a burst of fruit. Grapefruit, pineapple and lemoncello. The aftertaste is very different from the rest of the dram. An ashy, peaty note appears unexpectedly. Overall, this is a very good dram, and I'm genuinely surprised. It's not inexpensive, but I feel it offers good value for the price. 92 out of 100. Cheers!
Very intricate with a unique body for a scotch. I could drink this multiple times and likely discover new characteristics and flavors each time.
So delicious. I enjoyed the 18, but this is superior. The cost is high (175€), yet I will definitely purchase another bottle soon.
One of the standout pours from the club, featuring notes of vanilla, grass, marshmallow, herbs, caramel, honey, and floral elements.
Surprisingly more potent and less smooth than expected for a 21-year-old. Notes of vanilla, varnish, pepper, grain, and light caramel.
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