Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
- Distillery
- Aultmore
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.1%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £81.77
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Old Wood, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- Aultmore's 20-year-old 1997 vintage, released by W.M. Cadenhead as part of their Small Batch range, captures this Speyside distillery's classic honey-and-orchard-fruit profile with two decades of oak integration. Only 534 bottles were produced, emphasising scarcity and consistency in character. The whisky reflects the distillery's traditional house style—refined, balanced, and food-friendly. Ideal for Speyside enthusiasts seeking mature, non-chill-filtered expressions with provenance.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Aultmore 20 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is a 20-year-old single malt from Aultmore (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 53.1% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — malt extract, honey, old wood, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Aultmore's 20-year-old 1997 vintage, released by W.M. Cadenhead as part of their Small Batch range, captures this Speyside distillery's classic honey-and-orchard-fruit profile with two decades of oak integration. Only 534 bottles were produced, emphasising scarcity and consistency in character. The whisky reflects the distillery's traditional house style—refined, balanced, and food-friendly. Ideal for Speyside enthusiasts seeking mature, non-chill-filtered expressions with provenance.
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