Review: Aultmore 12 Year Old

Aultmore 12 Year Old is ex-bourbon matured, non-chill filtered, of natural color, and bottled at 46% ABV. How does it compare to other entry level single malts?

Aultmore 12 Year Old is ex-bourbon matured, non-chill filtered, of natural color, and bottled at 46% ABV. How does it compare to other entry level single malts?

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