Aberlour 15 Year Old Select Cask Reserve

Aberlour a'bunadh Batch 39

So far I have tried 6 versions of the a’bunadh (meaning ‘from the well’) and all of them were simply great. So I have no reason the believe this one will be any less interesting. Off we go! The nose reminds me of oranges that have been drenched in red port. Something of candied figs as well. Honeysweet with some dark chocolate, cloves and...

Score 87/100

Aberlour A'bunadh

Color: rose-tinted deep amber. Nose: Heavy sherry influence with an aroma of mulling spices and lemon zest. Fresh-baked cinnamon orange rolls, caramel apples, candied pears, and rainier cherries dipped in vanilla yogurt. Body: Very full and creamy before adding water. Palate: At 60% alcohol, that's all you'll taste before adding water. I gave it...

Score 94/100

Aberlour A'bunadh

Aberlour has set the bar pretty high over the last few years and the A'bunadh is a great example of what this distillery can do. This particular batch is one of the best I've come across. On the nose I get deep spicy cigar box notes and as you'd expect from a sherried malt of this strength and quality - lots of dark, preserved fruits (especially...

Score 92/100

Aberlour A'bunadh

Aberlour A'bunadh batch 46 (cask strength (60.4% ABV)). Oh dear, this is not good. Nose: Kind of confused sherrybourbonvanilla influence. Nothing like Batch 45. Some menthol maybe? Palate: Similar to the nose, a combination of sherrybourbon. But it’s flabby. The beautiful oak spices of 45 are gone. It’s very hazy with the addition of water. Nasty...

Score 75/100