Aberlour 20 Year Old Single Cask Master of Malt

Aberlour A'bunadh

After my second nosing and tasting session, this one really left an impression. But I must say, I have trouble understanding this intricate whisky. My batch is a number 26 with the top ABV I believe. The scents really start to open up after some 5-10 minutes when neat. I haven't diluted 1-to-1 yet, because with 2-to-3 the taste already started to...

Score 95/100

Aberlour A'bunadh

nose (neat) Rich, sugary fruit, sherry & caramel taste (neat) thin but oily, burn of alcohol giving way to sweetness - peppermint, christmas cake, wood and hints of leather nose (water) vanilla, cherries, toffee, softer wood taste (water) caramel, vanilla, maple syrup... soft lingering sweetness

Score 85/100

Aberlour A'bunadh

Matured exclusively in spanish oloroso cask between 5 - 25 years this is a classic drop. Since 97 Aberlour have been releasing batches of this each with their own unique profiles. A staple amongst many whisky drinkers cabinets and one to look out for. Very dark colour. Burnt caramel. The nose is sherry, oak leather and dark fruits. The palate is...

Score 85/100

Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured

To celebrate crossing $1M box office in Canada on Of Gods And Men (and again to celebrate the same benchmark on Midnight In Paris, though we added Champagne for that one!), my office dipped into this excellent Scotch. A deep mahogany, with rich, sherry like (due to maturation in sherry casks) aroma, and hints of chocolate, this did the trick as a...

Score 90/100