Title:

AULTMORE 21y Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Description:
Travel Retail Exclusive Cask 0001

The exceptionally smooth, clean and fruity taste of Aultmore can be traced to the Foggie Moss. Our water source filters through bracken, gorse and heather purifying the water to the profit of Aultmore’s refined character. Aultmore 18 Years Old is a classic Speyside whisky, aromatic and fragrant in style. Elegant and uncomplicated, grassy and herbal – with notes of rosemary and thyme.

General
GTIN 07640330382662
Brand Aultmore
Description Aultmore Of The Foggie Moss 18 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Madeira Finish 500ml
Barcode EAN-13
Target Market WOR
Country of Origin GB
Size 500 ml
Tasting Notes A burst of freshly mown grass accompanies sun ripened aromas of red cherry and blackberry with a twist of orange peel, caramel and touch of dried spice to finish.​

Source: https://www.dubaidutyfree.com/aultmore-of-the-foggie-moss-18-years-old-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-madeira-finish-500ml/product/114537335

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🥃 Aultmore 21 Year Old – Calvados Cask Finish (Travel Exclusive)

Distillery: Aultmore Distillery, Buckie Road, Moray, Banffshire, Scotland
Region: Speyside
Release Type: Travel Retail Exclusive
Age: 21 Years
Cask Type: Second Fill Calvados Casks
ABV: 46%
Bottle Size: 500 ml
Bottling: Non-chill filtered, natural colour
Malt Master: Stephanie J. Macleod
Distilled & Bottled by: The Aultmore Distillery Company
Year of Original Distillation: c. 2000–2003 (approximate based on age)
Release Period: Early 2020s



🧭 Description & Concept

Aultmore, often referred to as “The Best Kept Secret in Speyside,” is celebrated for its elegant and understated style.
This 21-year-old Travel Exclusive edition explores new aromatic territory, finishing the spirit in second-fill Calvados casks from Normandy, France — an unusual and creative choice that highlights orchard fruit and pastry-like sweetness.

Reserved for “the intrepid traveller,” this bottling extends Aultmore’s delicate Speyside profile into a world of apple brandy richness, creating a refined, gourmand experience.



🪶 Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale gold with honeyed glints — naturally coloured, slightly deeper than the classic 21-year core due to the Calvados influence.

Nose:
Fresh orchard fruit (green apple, pear, and quince), drizzled with acacia honey.
Hints of vanilla custard, marzipan, and a gentle whisper of oak spice.
Underlying meadow herbs and a subtle pastry sweetness reminiscent of apple tart.

Palate:
Silky and layered.
Crisp apples and pears upfront, evolving into buttery brioche, hazelnut cream, and delicate oak.
Mid-palate shows honeycomb, baked apricot, and cinnamon dust.
Beautiful balance between sweetness and Aultmore’s signature clean, grassy malt.

Finish:
Long, elegant, and gently spiced.
Lingering notes of vanilla pod, almond, and baked apple.
Soft oak tannins and lingering orchard warmth.



💎 Character & Style

Attribute Description
Body Medium, silky texture
Sweetness 🍏🍯 Fruity & honeyed
Smoke None
Cask Influence Lightly tannic oak with Calvados fruit
Complexity High – well-integrated layers
Drinkability Approachable yet refined




📊 Rarity & Collectibility
• Edition: Limited Travel Retail Release
• Availability: Very limited in airports and select European duty-free shops; largely absent from regular retail.
• Estimated Bottling Run: Under 6,000 bottles (unconfirmed)
• Packaging: Luxurious textured box, teal interior, and embossed bottle — numbered presentation (500ml format).



💰 Estimated Market Value (as of Q4 2025)

Market Estimated Price (USD) Notes
Global Duty-Free / EU $180 – $220 Depending on airport availability
UK / EU secondary market $230 – $270 Limited circulation
Middle East (Beirut, Dubai, Doha) $260 – $300 Rare travel-exclusive presence
Collector resale (sealed, pristine) $300–$350 Especially if bottle is low-numbered (e.g. 0001–0100)




🧭 Investment & Enjoyment Rating

Category Rating Comment
Collectibility ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) Rare finish, travel exclusive, 21-year-old age statement
Drinkability ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) Balanced, elegant, orchard-driven profile
Investment ROI (5–10 yrs) 💹 Moderate-High Calvados finish uniqueness may gain traction among collectors
Overall Prestige 🏅 Elegant & understated Speyside luxury




📚 Whisky Connaisseur’s Notes

This Aultmore 21 Calvados Finish beautifully bridges Speyside finesse with French apple brandy warmth — a subtle nod to Franco-Scottish craftsmanship.
Its limited 500ml format and exclusive airport distribution make it a desirable acquisition for serious collectors who appreciate both rarity and restrained elegance.

It’s the kind of dram that rewards quiet reflection — the antithesis of peated bravado, instead whispering complexity through refinement.
Brewery or Distillery:
The Aultmore Distillery
Size:
500 mL
Barcode:
7640330382686
Alcohol Percent:
46
Type of Alcohol:
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Year:
2025
Date Added:
2025-10-11 12:46:33
Percent Remaining:
100
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-10-11
Date Added:
2025-10-11 12:46:33

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