Aultmore 29 Year Old 1990 (cask 9526783) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Aultmore
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 42.6%
- Age
- 29 years
- Price
- £314.96
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Nutty, Leathery
- Description
- Aultmore's 1990 distillate spent 29 years maturing before Duncan Taylor's 2020 Octave bottling, resulting in a well-integrated single malt that balances Speyside fruitiness with the subtle complexity that only three decades in wood can achieve. This extended maturation rounds the spirit's edges while deepening its colour and developing honeyed oak characteristics. Rare long-aged Aultmore appeals to those seeking mature Speyside with depth and elegance.
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Aultmore 29 Year Old 1990 (cask 9526783) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 29-year-old single malt from Aultmore (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 42.6% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, sherried, dried fruit, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Aultmore's 1990 distillate spent 29 years maturing before Duncan Taylor's 2020 Octave bottling, resulting in a well-integrated single malt that balances Speyside fruitiness with the subtle complexity that only three decades in wood can achieve. This extended maturation rounds the spirit's edges while deepening its colour and developing honeyed oak characteristics. Rare long-aged Aultmore appeals to those seeking mature Speyside with depth and elegance.
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