Aberlour a'Bunadh Batch 44

Aberlour a'bunadh Batch 39

So far I have tried 6 versions of the a’bunadh (meaning ‘from the well’) and all of them were simply great. So I have no reason the believe this one will be any less interesting. Off we go! The nose reminds me of oranges that have been drenched in red port. Something of candied figs as well. Honeysweet with some dark chocolate, cloves and...

Score 87/100

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

Aberlour 10 Year Old

Colour: Burnished Gold Nose: Sweet - vanilla and caramel. But there's also lots of malt on this one and a bit of oak. Finally a good dose of sherry and fruit - raisins and blackcurrants and even a touch of citrus. Palate: Again that vanilla and fruit (raisins and blackcurrants). Very sweet to start but after awhile the oak comes through adding a...

Score 86/100

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