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Aultmore 16 Years Old
Square Barrel Cask 149% vol70 cl
About this bottle
In the early 1850's a young sea captain named Ross Chapman from the village of Findochty (pronounced Fin-ech-ti) decided to make barrel storage and whisky transportation aboard ships a little safer. Along with a cooper friend of his from Speyside, the heart of Scotch whisky country, the pair designed and perfected the Square Barrel.
Only the most skilled of coopers managed to master the technique and the design helped enormously when ships were loaded with their cargo of liquid gold.
Unfortunately these barrels when unloaded could not be easily rolled by Stevedores so many lay in the corners of warehouses, waiting for those in the know to rescue them.
The art of making square barrels was thought to have died many decades ago, however the art of making Scotch remains, and here-in is a masterpiece.
Lot details
Specifications
- Bottler
- Other
- Distillery
- Aultmore
- Type
- Full Size
- Cask number
- 1
- Bottle size
- 70 cl
- Strength
- 49% vol
- Shipping weight
- 2 kg
Located 2 miles from the town of Keith, Aultmore which means big burn, was founded in 1896 by Alexander Edward, before it was acquired by Dewar’s in 1923. Its heavier style of distillate, thanks partially to the reflux during distillation, is prized by blenders and has been for many generations. It became a key component of Dewar’s, so much so, when Diageo had to sell the brand to comply with legislation in 1998. It was rumoured that Bacardi would not conclude the $1.9 billion deal without the distillery being included. This acquisition led to the eventual launch of the last Great Malts range in 2014 that included Aultmore. At last, the distillery was being seen and appreciated for its single malt prowess that included an assortment of impressive age statements that introduced new enthusiasts to this remote Speyside distillery.
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