Distillery

Aultmore

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Aultmore is a Scottish single malt producer from the Speyside region, known as the 'malt of the Foggie Moss'. It belongs to the John Dewar & Sons portfolio (Bacardi group) and much of its production has historically been used in Dewar's blends; it also offers a range of official bottlings including the 12 Years expression.
whisky single malt Scotch Speyside single malt supplier for blends (Dewar's)
Producer range

Producer range Aultmore

Spirit categories

whisky single malt Scotch Speyside single malt supplier for blends (Dewar's)

Representative products

Aultmore 12 Years Aultmore 18 Years Aultmore Oloroso Sherry Cask 25 Years (Travel Retail)

Raw materials

malted barley water (spring/Burn of Auchinderran - Foggie Moss area)

Casks and ageing vessels

Oloroso sherry cask ex-bourbon
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Typical single malt Scotch production using pot stills; sources describe the distillery as equipped with four stills (2 wash, 2 spirit). Recent technical interventions have introduced systems intended to improve energy and water efficiency.

Distillation

Pot still (4 stills: 2 wash, 2 spirit) — as reported in the distillery technical notes.

Ageing

Aging in oak casks; some expressions include finishing or maturation in sherry casks (e.g. Oloroso) or in ex-bourbon barrels for standard releases.

Producer history Aultmore

Aultmore was built at the end of the 19th century by Alexander Edward and first production is recorded in 1897. During the 20th century the site passed through various owners and entered the John Dewar & Sons family; since 1998 Aultmore has been controlled by the Bacardi group via John Dewar & Sons. In recent years the site has received investments to expand and modernize its facilities.

Production philosophy

Aultmore is regarded as a malt of integrity, with a fresh, clean profile linked to the quality of its local waters. In the company's portfolio the distillery plays a dual role: supplying quality malt for blending and showcasing single malt expressions aimed at the premium and travel retail markets.

Territory

Speyside (Foggie Moss area), near Keith, in the Moray region, Scotland.

Awards and recognitions

Aultmore Oloroso Sherry Cask 25 Years – Whisky of the Year, International Whisky Competition 2024.

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