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Aultmore 12 Year Old is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky produced at the Aultmore distillery in Keith. This entry-level expression is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and sherry casks. It is known for its light and grassy character, presenting a flavor profile that typically features notes of rich fruit, spice, and subtle oak complexity. The whisky caters to consumers who favor milder, herbaceous single malts.
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Where is Aultmore 12 Year Old produced?
Aultmore 12 is made at Aultmore Distillery in Keith, in Scotland's Speyside region. The distillery's location and light, grassy style make it a useful example of a less fruit-heavy Speyside malt.
What casks shape Aultmore 12's flavor?
The whisky is matured in ex-bourbon and sherry casks, combining fresh oak sweetness with dried-fruit and spice notes. Its 12-year maturation remains light and grassy rather than rich and heavily sherried.
Is Aultmore 12 a smoky whisky?
Aultmore 12 is generally not peat-forward, so expect grass, malt, honey, and light fruit rather than campfire smoke. The 12-year-old Speyside spirit is better suited to drinkers who prefer a fresh profile.
How does Aultmore 12 compare with Glenlivet 12?
Both are 12-year-old Speyside single malts, but Aultmore 12 is often described as lighter, grassier, and more herbal. Glenlivet 12 usually leans toward soft orchard fruit and a rounder, sweeter style.
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