Aultmore Sweet Marsala Cask 15 Year Old

Aultmore 15-Year Old Sweet Marsala Cask Finish belongs to the Marsala Wine Cask Collection from this Speyside distillery. The whisky matured for 15 years in American oak casks and was finally finished for approximately 6 months in Sweet Marsala Superiore Ambra Secco casks – a sweet style of Sicilian Marsala wine.

The aroma features notes of mandarin, honeyed fruit, figs and nuts – especially walnuts. The base is formed by a delicate sweetness, honey, vanilla and a touch of herbs, which are typical of Aultmore. The finish in sweet Marsala casks adds a winey, sweet-fruity accent that enriches the character of the whisky without overpowering it.

The taste of this whisky is velvety, with a complex fruit profile: candied fruit, figs, mandarin, vanilla and honey, with subtle tannins and a medium dose of oak. The sweetness is pronounced but well balanced with the drier wine elements of Marsala. Spicy, nutty notes (e.g. walnuts) and a hint of honey add depth.

We recommend serving it neat at room temperature, in a suitable whisky glass (Glencairn), possibly with a few drops of water to release the wine and fruit layers. It also excels as a digestif or with desserts, especially those with fruit or nuts.