Aultmore 12 years Speyside Single Malt 57% – A.D. Rattray Cask Collection at cask strength

Aultmore 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt from A.D. Rattray is an elegant and characterful whisky from the popular Cask Collection range. Special casks are selected from some of Scotland’s most interesting distilleries and bottled to preserve the authentic style and character of the distillate.

This bottling comes from Aultmore Distillery in Speyside, a distillery known for its clean, fruity and elegant whisky profile. The distillate was casked on March 21, 2011 and then matured for 12 years, slowly developing complexity and depth.

The aging has taken place in a classic bourbon cask. This type of cask often provides a nice balance between fresh fruit, vanilla and light spicy nuances from the oak. The result is a whisky with both finesse and structure.

The whisky is bottled at a strong strength of 57%, giving an intense and concentrated flavor experience. Bottlings from the A.D. Rattray’s Cask Collection are often sought after by whisky enthusiasts as they provide an honest and unfiltered insight into the distillery’s style.

Tasting notes

Nose: Fresh and fruity with notes of green apple, pear, citrus and vanilla.

Palate: Rich and lively with honey, ripe fruit, vanilla, citrus and slightly spicy oak.

Finish: Clean and long with sweet malt, vanilla and a hint of spice.

The story behind A.D. Rattray

A.D. Rattray is a Scottish independent bottler with roots dating back to 1868. For generations, the house has been trading whisky and selecting special casks from distilleries all over Scotland.

Their Cask Collection selects casks with special character and quality. The whisky is often bottled at high strength and without unnecessary filtration, allowing whisky lovers to experience the full aroma and flavor profile of the distillate.

• Producer: A.D. Rattray
• Series: Cask Collection
• Distillery: Aultmore Distillery
• Region: Speyside
• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Distilled: 21.03.2011
• Bottled: 06.12.2023
• Age: 12 years
• Cask: Bourbon cask
• Quantity: 70 cl
• alcohol: 57%alcohol