Aultmore Cadenhead's Authentic Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 11 Year Old · 1997 Vintage

Colour

Golden amber with sunlit honey tones and a whisper of copper.

Nose

Bright and refined, it opens with polished orchard fruit—ripe pear and green apple—layered with honeyed vanilla and toasty oak. A sherry-kissed backbone brings dried fruit, fig and raisin, with cocoa shadows and gentle spice, while a lift of citrus zest adds refreshment, precision and a hint of summer sweetness.

Palate

Silky, full-bodied on the palate with an oily sheen that coats the tongue. Rich sherry notes fuse with orchard sweetness—pear and baked apple—alongside dark raisin and fig. Spices unfold quickly: cinnamon, clove, and a peppery warmth from the 57.5% ABV. Vanilla, polished oak and cocoa nibs mingle, delivering a creamy toffee core and a long, warming finish.

Finish

Long and luxurious, the finish delivers plush sherry sweetness over dark fruit and toasted spice, with cocoa and almond lingering as a warm, oaken glow.