Aultmore

Age 12 years
Strength 75° proof
Comments A complicated history. The distillery was founded in 1896. It was originally owned by Alexander Edward, then by the Oban & Aultmore Glenlivet Distillery Company Limited, then by John Dewar & Sons Limited, then by Scottish Malt Distillers Limited who licence it to John & Robert Harvey & Company Limited.
Members' comments "A fine, alcoholic malt with a smooth, sweet finish". "Subtle taste overpowered by the alcohol". "light and enjoyable". "Not outstanding, but exceeding pleasant". "Light, Glenfiddich-type". "Stronger alcohol than found with previous experiences. The malt flavour is a welcome and pleasant feature, which saves the whisky from being alcoholic". "Pleasant malt which wakes you up with a good wallop of alcohol before getting to taste it". "Pleasing light drop of smoothness". "Pleasant with no strong characteristics. The alcohol is lasting". "Fruity and sweet with a surprisingly dry finish". "A good warming Scotch".
Points allotted 6.5

11/7/81