Aberlour 18 Year Old 1997 Dimensions Duncan Taylor

Aberlour A'bunadh

Batch 25 The medicinal bottle looks too small to contain 700ml, especially as it comes in such a large box. The colour however is far more reassuring, a dark enriched copper, burnt sienna perhaps. Aromas of sherry, toffee, dark rum, a clove or two, not exactly complex but a good nosefull of strong complimentary smells. On sipping there is massive...

Score 90/100

Aberlour 10 Year Old

Nose: Very fresh and fruity. Vanilla and maybe a bits of floral. Taste: Sweet with a hint of spice. Creamy caramel and honey. Finish: Long smooth and warming. The sweetness lingers.

Score 90/100

Aberlour A'bunadh

I thank @mscottydunc for the reviewed sample Nose: acrid sharp sherry with almost exclusively medium and high pitches; this one starts on the dry and austere side but acquires a good sweet balance with a few minutes in the glass. This is a good A'bunadh nose, and even has a touch of candied cherry to it. It needs some air time for best effect,...

Score 94/100

Aberlour A'bunadh

Smells like ... my eyes hurt. Little bit of sherry (ok, a lot), and a little bit of alcohol, verging on petroleum aromas (about 60 mpg). Minty first kick moving to a very serious alcohol punch. Incredible length and coating.

Score 87/100