Aberlour 18 Year Old

Aberlour 18 Year Old

This is faultless, excellent Whisky. Absolutely exquisite on the palate, melt in the mouth flavors, oranges, toffee, parchment, gentle oak and smoldering light smokiness that swirls and vaporizes with a hint of sherbet finish. Choose this over Highland Park 18yo, hands down, lighter and smoother, and a contender for the Highland Park 21yo at half...

Score 90/100

Aberlour 18 Year Old

This is one of my favorite single malts. A super smooth whisky with a outstanding and balanced finish of vanilla, citrus, peach and butterscotch. It has a almost perfect structure. The color is dark golden.

Score 90/100

Aberlour 18 Year Old

My favourite of all the whiskies we sampled - it's the 3rd Aberlour I've tried and I love them all. Strong legs, dark amber colour, like rum. Slightly peaty nose (and wet hay), with raisins, dates and nutmeg. Some peat on the palate, good mouthfeel, currants, sherry, charred wood. Long, spicy, deep finish. Absolutely awesome.

Score 95/100

Aberlour 18 Year Old

First Vapor: Extinguishing smoke of a cherry-vanilla candle. Nose: Butterscotch is most apparent at first. Given several minutes, rich marzipan and orange zest come to dominate for the main theme. Repeated inhaling brings a background of hazy vanilla with red grape flesh. Palate: Sweet orange & strawberry entrance, becoming nutmeg-y orange...

Score 88/100