Aultmore-Glenlivet 15-Year-Old Speyside Single Malt 46% Cadenhead’s Original Collection

Aultmore-Glenlivet 15 Year Old is an elegant and exciting Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky with plenty of fruit, sweetness, and spices. The whisky comes from the Aultmore Distillery and has been selected by Cadenhead’s for their Original Collection.

What makes this bottling particularly interesting is the cask aging. Since 2022, the whiskey has been maturing in Manzanilla hogsheads. The Spanish sherry casks add extra depth and give the whiskey a beautiful combination of ripe fruit, sweetness, and spicy notes.

15-Year-Old Speyside Whisky in Manzanilla Casks

Aultmore is known for its elegant and fruity Speyside style. In this 15-year-old bottling, the distillery’s character gains extra complexity from the Manzanilla casks.

The result is a whiskey with notes of nectarine, orange, and sweet macaroon. As the flavor develops, spicy ginger and caramelized notes emerge. It all finishes with an intriguing combination of smoked paprika and syrup.

The whisky is bottled at 46%. This provides a lovely body without overpowering the more elegant fruit and cask notes. An exciting choice for those seeking a Speyside whisky with a distinctive sherry character.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fruity and inviting, with nectarine, orange liqueur, and sweet notes of macaron.

Taste: Full-bodied and elegant with stroopwafel, caramelized sweetness, and fresh ginger. The Manzanilla casks also add a subtle, spicy depth.

Finish: Long and intriguing with smoked paprika and sweet syrup. A warm and spicy finish with good balance.

The History of Aultmore Distillery

Aultmore Distillery was founded in 1895 and is located near Keith in Speyside. For many years, the distillery has been a key producer of malt whiskey for Scottish blends. As a result, Aultmore has historically been less prominent as a single malt.

Independent bottlings offer the chance to experience a different side of the distillery. This 15-year-old Aultmore-Glenlivet demonstrates exactly what happens when elegant Speyside whiskey is combined with characterful Manzanilla hogsheads.

About Cadenhead’s

William Cadenhead was founded in Aberdeen in 1842 and is among Scotland’s oldest independent whisky bottlers. Cadenhead’s is known for selecting interesting casks from distilleries across Scotland and bottling whisky with a focus on the natural character of the distillery and the cask.

Product Information

• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Distillery: Aultmore
• Region: Speyside
• Country: Scotland
• Age: 15 years
• Cask Type: Manzanilla Hogsheads
• Matured in Manzanilla Hogsheads since: 2022
• Bottler: Cadenhead’s
• Series: Original Collection
• Volume: 70 cl
• Alcohol: 46%