The official tasting notes reveal that this is a well balanced and intense limited edition whisky that, by its age, has joined a select group of single malt whisky releases.

Aroma

On the nose, you can expect lots of fruit, including pineapple, raisins and banana and it has a pleasant crumbly fudge and buttered bread aroma too.

Taste

On the palate you'll discover the warm leather and dark plum taste that is associated with Aultmore 25 but also lots of stewed fruit, layers of sticky toffee pudding and plenty of oak spice.

Finish

On the finish you'll get more banana, plenty of caramel, apple and candied orange peel as well as more of that earthy oak.

This is a fine scotch whisky that deserves to be reserved for special occasions and to celebrate. As a dram, it easily sets out its stall as being from one of the more important distilleries in the region, even though it doesn't hold the brand recognition that many of its neighbours have right now.

At 25 years old it captures hints of what could lie ahead for Aultmore and reviews have been favourable for this extra-mature stock. It more than stands up to its time in casks and the warm single malt in the bottles ensures each sip represents great value and terrific flavour.