Club Qing 2012 Aultmore 13 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Club Qing 2012 Aultmore 13 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a refined Speyside release distilled in 2012 and matured for 13 years before bottling in 2026. Drawn from a single refill bourbon hogshead and bottled at natural cask strength, this exclusive expression highlights Aultmore's elegant distillery character with exceptional clarity. Known for its clean, orchard-fruit driven spirit, this release offers a harmonious balance of vibrant fruit, creamy vanilla and delicate oak influence, making it an excellent example of modern single cask Speyside whisky.

Distillery: Aultmore Distillery
Bottler: Club Qing
Age: 13 Years Old
ABV: 54.0%
Cask Type: Refill Bourbon Hogshead
Outturn: 297 Bottles 

Founded with a passion for showcasing exceptional single cask whiskies, Club Qing has quickly established a reputation for combining carefully selected casks with distinctive artistic presentation. Each release is bottled with minimal intervention to preserve the whisky's natural character while celebrating the individuality of every cask.

Series: MONOCHROME ESSENCE
The artwork for the Monochrome Essence series is created exclusively by Club Qing. This collection explores form through removal rather than addition, reducing each image to its most essential lines so that presence emerges without distraction. Monochrome Essence reflects the philosophy that maturation is a process of refinement—time, oak and patience gradually remove what is unnecessary, leaving only the whisky's purest expression. The minimalist artwork mirrors the whisky itself: elegant, focused and quietly complex.

Tasting Notes:
Fresh aromas of crisp green apple, ripe pear and white peach are complemented by vanilla bean, citrus blossom and soft honey. Gentle notes of lemon zest, malted barley and toasted almonds emerge with time, supported by delicate oak spice. The palate is silky and vibrant, delivering layers of orchard fruits, creamy vanilla, shortbread and subtle floral sweetness balanced by pepper, light ginger and refined oak tannins. The finish is long and elegant, carrying lingering citrus oils, sweet malt, gentle spice and a clean, sophisticated Speyside character.