Trying the Rare Aultmore 25 Year Old Scotch

I finally managed to pour a dram of aultmore 25 year old scotch after eyeing the bottle for months, and I have to say, it's quite a departure from the usual suspects you find on the top shelf. Most people gravitate toward the big names from Islay or the heavy sherry bombs from the Highlands, but this Speyside gem is doing something entirely different. It isn't trying to hit you over the head with peat smoke or drown your palate in raisins and chocolate. Instead, it's a masterclass in subtlety and patience. ...

May 1, 2026 · 6 min · Hori Dora