Review #853; Scotch #202: Single Cask Nation Aultmore 8yr

This bottling comes to us by way of Single Cask Nation, an American Independent bottler. This cask spent 8 years ageing in a first fill bourbon barrel before it was selected by SCN and bottled at cask strength with no additives or chill filtering.

ABV: 60.7%

Nose: Sourdough east, Floralness, Cereals, Sandalwood, Chocolate Milk Duds, Honeydew, Vanilla.

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Sourdough, Milk Duds, Honeydew, Vanilla, Cereals, Hay, Wildflowers.

Finish: Medium length finish, Vanilla, Black Pepper, Sandalwood, Cereals, Hay, Wildflowers.

Rating: 8/10

A great Scotch, this is a big and bold malt punch to the face in all the best ways. The malt is tempered by the lovely fruit and spices, and a bit of sweet oakiness and vanilla comes through as well. This hits many of the notes I want in a young and bold whisky like this and does it without veering into being too sweet or too young. What a great selection.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect


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