Aultmore 2006/2024 - #03033 (Berry Bros and Rudd) - Cherry

Volume: 0.7 litres | Alcohol content: 54.7% | Chill filtration: No | Colouring: No

Special Features:

A tequila finish complements this Aultmore’s main maturation in an ex-bourbon hogshead. Aultmore distilled the Speyside single malt in 2006; Berry Bros. & Rudd bottled the 18-year-old whisky from cask 03033 in 2024. This single-cask release was created exclusively for Kirsch Import in Germany and comprises 103 bottles. The whisky was bottled at a cask strength of 54.7%, without chill filtration or added colouring.

Sweet agave and floral, grassy freshness sit alongside ripe tropical fruit. Mango and papaya mingle with vanilla and honey, while citrus peel and a hint of white pepper add to the aromatic profile. Fruit notes linger in the finish, accompanied by mineral accents, subtle saltiness, oak and earthy nuances.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: The nose is fresh, combining sweet agave with floral and grassy notes. Citrus peel, a hint of white pepper and a recognisable tequila aroma then emerge.
• Palate: The whisky is soft on the palate, with tropical fruit flavours. Ripe mango and papaya mingle with vanilla and honey.
• Finish: The long finish has a subtle saltiness reminiscent of sea spray. A little oak and earthy nuances accompany the lingering flavours. Fruit notes persist, complemented by mineral accents.

Distillery/Bottler:

Aultmore Distillery lies north of Keith in Speyside. Alexander Edward founded the distillery, which began production in 1897. Its malt is used both in blended Scotch and in single malt bottlings. The distillery’s generally fresh, grassy style provides the foundation for this edition’s unusual tequila finish.

Berry Bros. & Rudd selected the whisky from cask 03033 for an independent bottling. The family-owned London wine and spirits merchant has been in business since 1698 and has its roots on St James’s Street. The earliest surviving evidence of its own Scotch cask bottling dates from 1853. Selecting distinctive spirits has therefore been part of the company’s business for well over a century.

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