Aberlour 10 Year Old Bottled 1980s 100cl

Aberlour 27 Year Old 1985 Thosop

Besides the Cooley I just tried, Thosop also released a Speysider. This Aberlour is no less than 27 years old. Hence it will take a 140 EUR bite out of your whisky budget. The nose is creamy and very fruity. I imagine myself running around in an orchard between the apples and pears. But some tropical fruits shine through as well: pineapple and...

Score 88/100

Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask

My In-Laws had a bottle of this in the back of their closet. With their blessing I was able to taste it. Nose: Soft and rounded with apples and cinnamon Taste: Sweet and smooth. A nice sweet syrup fills the palate. The taste of apples comes out with a trailing cinnamon after taste. Finish: Warm and powerful. Short finish. I look forward to my next...

Score 86/100

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

These tasting notes are part of the same rediscovered notes from last October, and, mercifully, they're still interesting to me at the very least. From a purchased sample Nose: Very rich and slightly sweet cherries, chocolate, vanilla extract, menthol, and dark red berry jam. As it opens up I found more of the fudgy characteristics in fig compote...

Score 88/100