Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 3608) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
- Distillery
- Aultmore
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.8%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £109.95
- Tasting notes
- Toasted, Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Old Wood
- Description
- An Aultmore single malt distilled in May 1997 and matured in a single hogshead for 20 years, independently bottled by Ian Macleod's Chieftain's range at 212 bottles in April 2018. Two decades in oak allowed this Speyside malt to develop complexity while maintaining the distillery's characteristic balance. The single-cask format provides insight into how vessel choice shapes Aultmore's subtle fruit and grain profile. This suits those exploring independent bottlings from respected but understated Speyside producers.
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Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 3608) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is a 20-year-old single malt from Aultmore (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 52.8% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — toasted, malt extract, honey, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
An Aultmore single malt distilled in May 1997 and matured in a single hogshead for 20 years, independently bottled by Ian Macleod's Chieftain's range at 212 bottles in April 2018. Two decades in oak allowed this Speyside malt to develop complexity while maintaining the distillery's characteristic balance. The single-cask format provides insight into how vessel choice shapes Aultmore's subtle fruit and grain profile. This suits those exploring independent bottlings from respected but understated Speyside producers.
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