Aberlour a'Bunadh 12 Year Old Silver Label

Aberlour A'Bunadh Alba Batch 4

Aberlour A’Bunadh is one of the whiskies that drew me to this hobby in 2011, and which I continue to enjoy to this day. It is one of the sherry bombs that has endured throughout my interest in spirits. Aberlour is well known for its sherry cask maturation. Three of four years ago, Aberlour began releasing a different kind of A’Bunadh… the...

Score 85/100

Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask

Like its younger sibling, the Aberlour 16 has a spritely way about it. Vegetation, honey, and floral scents on the nose remind me of springtime. The body is quite full--It clings to the sides of the glass for a very long time. The palate is very similar to the nose. The finish is long, with a faint kick of bitterness just at the end which rounds...

Score 82/100

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 16 Year Old Double Cask

The Aberlour distillery is one of the most gorgeous sites in all of Speyside, with grey stone walls, bright red doors and trim, and a babbling brook running alongside it. I didn't get a chance to tour the distillery when I visited, but had the pleasure of dining there - Whisky Chef Martine Nouet did an incredible menu of dishes both cooked and...

Score 94/100