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| Hello, that is one in all our (virtually) each day tastings. Santé! |
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November 28, 2024
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WF’s little duos, two wee Aultmore
Let’s see what now we have…
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Aultmore 10 yo 2011/2022 (52%, Goldfinch, Bodega Sequence, first fill oloroso, 308 bottles) 
A bottling/firm the place roughly the whole lot however the distillery is a thriller, which simply goes to indicate there’s at all times one thing new to find in whisky. Color: mild gold. First fill oloroso, actually? Nostril: one suspects some trickery with the oloroso declare, however no complaints right here – this splendidly clear profile of barley and apples is completely interesting. A number of hints of modelling clay and putty add curiosity. All is effectively. With water: inexperienced walnuts do make an look ultimately, however the entire stays delightfully pure and charming. Mouth (neat): glorious, youthful, and each sharp and oily, with fruity syrups and pepper, balanced by crisp apple peel to maintain issues in test. With water: excellent – even higher! Inexperienced apples, barley, certainly inexperienced walnuts, alongside lemony touches, a whisper of agave, and even a flirtation with mezcal. ¡Bingo! (Sure, we’re talking Mexican now.) End: no points right here. A hint of mead and a touch of vanilla spherical issues off superbly. Feedback: the cask specifics don’t matter when the result’s this good.
SGP: 551 – 86 factors. |
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Who talked about mezcal, eh?
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Aultmore 17yo 2006/2024 (54.7%, Scyfion, Tequila Cask End, 150 bottles)
An exuberant Ukrainian bottling from our good buddies at Scyfion, whose ongoing efforts are nothing in need of inspiring. And that is actually not a dram for the faint-hearted. Value noting that the tequila cask’s involvement spanned a full 48 months, qualifying as ‘maturation’ relatively than mere ‘ending’. Slava Ukraini! Color: gold. Nostril: remarkably, the malt has held its floor admirably regardless of these 4 years, coming throughout with a personality harking back to its predecessor, however with an added earthy nuance and maybe the faintest suggestion of olive. With water: related impressions, now enriched by mild bakery notes—yeast, bread dough, beer—and, buried deep within the background, a fleeting wisp of lavender infused in olive oil. Mouth (neat): As soon as once more, the tequila affect is admirably restrained, its contribution maybe lurking in these earthy hints of grapefruit and pink pepper. Shiny, contemporary, and splendidly vivacious. With water: right here, the tequila lastly steps ahead just a little extra, but with out disrupting the malt’s coherence. No conflict, no disjointedness—it stays unmistakably a whisky. End: lengthy, fruity, and completely pleasant, with a mineral contact, maybe slate or basalt. May that be the tequila once more? Feedback: Tequila manufacturing in Ukraine—who knew? Proper… In any case, this Aultmore is just glorious, and one can solely dream of a future the place Scyfion’s Crimean wine finishes make a triumphant return. As for Frida Kahlo’s head on a Mayan pyramid…
SGP: 551 – 87 factors. |
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PS: I tasted it once more after half-hour; the tequila got here by way of rather more noticeably, however not sufficient to alter my modest rating. Slava Ukraini!
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