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Aberlour 10 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7
Sophisticated but very approachable.
Aberlour 10 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
0
The overall effect is a little forced as if it's trying to appear older than it actually is. A wee boy in his Dad's suit.
Aberlour 12 Years Old, Sherry Cask
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
8
Well-rounded, but the balancing dryness can be slightly bitter.
Aberlour 15 Years Old, Double Cask
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
8
Aberlour 15 Years Old, Double Cask
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7
A well balanced dram. Would have got more nerve with a bit of extra strength.
Aberlour 15 Years Old, Sherry Wood
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
8
Complex and sophisticated.
Aberlour 1976
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
8
A little more roundness would have been appreciated.
Aberlour 1976
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
8
Had I not known that it was matured in first-fill bourbon barrels. I would have guessed that there was some sherry.
Aberlour 1988, Distiller's Selection
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7
An astonishingly malty whisky. For someone who wants to taste the eponymous ingredient, this shows it at its best.
Aberlour 1990
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
8
On this occasion the vintage bottling had the most typical Aberlour character, especially in its spiciness. I also enjoyed its liveliness and complexity. The best Aberlour on the day.
Aberlour 21 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
7
Great to see this once-reticent distillery releasing some really expressive bottlings.
Aberlour 30 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
8
More sophisticated, especially in the finish. Better balanced, but less voluptuous maltiness.
Aberlour a'bunadh
Single Malt - Scotland - 59.60%
8
A dark, luxurious, post-prandial whisky from a distillery that is producing an increasing, and impressive range.
Aberlour a'bunadh
Single Malt - Scotland - 59.60%
8
Darker, drier and more spicily assertive than the earlier version, despite only a slight difference in ages.
Aberlour Warehouse No.1
Single Malt - Scotland - 59.10%
7
Quite simple and light. But pleasantly refreshing. For a summer evening aperitif.
Berry's Own Selection Aberlour 1994
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
8
Kicking up your heels as well as soothing. To be sipped far from the city buzz.
Speciality Drinks Aberlour 16 Years Old 1992
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
7
A pleasant and refreshing dram, showing balance and a good malty core.
Clear as glass
Over 60 guests attended Whisky Magazine's inaugural reader dinner for an exceptional tasting of a range of Aberlour single malts. Marcin Miller was there
February 2000, Issue 8, page
Apple wrapped in pastry with Aberlour bourbon cask butter - Aberlour chocolate pralines - Aberlour ice cream
June 2003, Issue 31, page 46
Single malts and black ties at The Savoy
Martine Nouet teamed up with renowned Savoy chef Anton Edelmann to create a stunning Aberlour whisky dinner to kick-start Whisky Live
June 2003, Issue 31, page 44
Ask the expert
I wonder if you could help me with a small problem I have regarding a bottle of whisky I purchased in 1989. It's a bottle of 25 year old Aberlour Vintage 1964 in a teak lockable box. On the label it s...
February 2008, Issue 70, page 35
A rose amongst the thorns (Aberiour)
Our Mystery Visitor discovers the Aberiour Distilery Experience
December 2003, Issue 36, page 50
Under the hammer
Now you can find both of John Rose's superb articles about collecting whisky in one place. In collections he looks at some price guides for bottles at auction. In questions he fields your enquiries ab...
February 2012, Issue 101, page 72
When two worlds collide
Whisky with food is becoming increasingly popular. Dominic Roskrowgets a taste for it
July 2003, Issue 32, page 36
A match made in havanna
Whisky and cigars can be a perfect combination. And the best way to taste them is in their country of origin-Cuba- as Damian Riley Smith finds out.
July 2002, Issue 24, page 30
The Chivas Life
In the first of a series of guest columns,we ask Chivas Brothers' Douglas Cruickshank about everyday life at the distillery. Last year Douglas celebrated 40 years in theScotch industry by being appoin...
February 2008, Issue 70, page 11
A spirited event
James Millard explains why the Speyside Whisky Festival is a mean contender in the whisky event stakes
August 2002, Issue 25, page 26
The tun up club
Whisky Mag's bar fly heads to Speyside to check out a watering hole almost in the round.
July 2009, Issue 81, page 37
Border store
Joe Bates heads across the American border
July 2008, Issue 73, page 34
Glenlivin' it up
This year's Speyside Festival was a great success. Marcin Miller was there
June 2004, Issue 40, page 16
Dinner is served
Whisky dinners are becoming more sophisticated and they are enjoying more popularity than ever before.
Dominic Roskrow speaks to the doyenne of food and whisky pairing, Martine Nouet
June 2007, Issue 64, page 42
Searching for perfection
perfection The Whisky & Cigar Challenge matches a premium whisky with a premium Cuban cigar to produce the perfect match
May 2004, Issue 39, page 18
Natural born distillers (Aberlour)
Dave Broom visits Aberlour Distillery, built in a magical location that's home to some of the most knowledgable whisky folk in the world.
December 2000, Issue 13, page 36
A cure for hiccups
Robin Laing takes a gentle stroll with his friend through Speyside
November 2004, Issue 44, page 34
Speyside delights
Martine Nouet looks back at 10 years of Aberlour whisky dinners at the Spirit of Speyside festival with a ‘best of...' menu.
September 2010, Issue 90, page 52
Festival Menus
Martine Nouet takes us through recent whisky and food combinations she has discovered.
September 2008, Issue 74, page 50
Dinner with the companions of Aberlour
Martine Nouet couldn't wait to take up Aberlour's challenge of creating a whisky inspired menu for a dinner at the distillery during the Speyside Festival. Here she details what she came up with and h...
September 2001, Issue 18, page 54
Going VIP at Macallan
Did Whisky Magazine's secret agent really feel like a VIP on The Macallan's special tour?
July 2003, Issue 32, page 24
Whisky Live across the globe
Hosted for the second time in the magnificent Palais Brongniart, the old Stock Exchange, Paris Whisky Live welcomed 60 distilleries from all other the world including the newcomers from India, Wales a...
November 2005, Issue 52, page 15
The Chivas Trio
Strathisla, Glenlivet and Aberlour are the band of brothers behind Chivas Regal, but nature has been giving them a tough time. Dominic Roskrow visited them.
April 2010, Issue 87, page 40
In the heartland (Speyside)
Speyside falls in to two halves:that reached by flying in to Inverness,and that reached from Aberdeen.In this issue we take the Aberdeen route.
January 2008, Issue 69, page 36
Ask the expert
I have in my possession a bottle of MaCallum's Perfection Scots Whisky this bottle (unopened) has been in my family for 40 years, a present given to my late father.
I am unable to find anyone to give...
February 2012, Issue 101, page 73
Ghosts in the works
Ghosts are a common feature in whisky distilleries. Robin Laing goes in search of some of the most famous onces
August 2006, Issue 58, page 50
The red carpet treatment
Whisky tourism continues apace and discerning enthusiasts continue to demand something special
from their visit. Dominic Roskrow reports
November 2007, Issue 67, page 48
The visitors' guide to... Speyside
In each issue of Whisky Magazine this year we will look at a whisky region from a tourist's point of view. First up, Speyside
January 2006, Issue 53, page 34
A Canadian feast
Martine Nouet heads north for a challenging pairing
March 2011, Issue 94, page 52
You what?
Our Mystery Visitor thinks he has been unmasked so he's taking a break. Here he recalls some of the stranger moments from distillery tours
March 2006, Issue 54, page 36
Perfect timing
Joe Bates finds out how Switzerland embraces arrivals duty-free
July 2011, Issue 97, page 45
Raising the stakes
The Spirit of Speyside Festival has grown in to a major celebration of the region's food and drink. So how do you set about catering for such an event? Dominic Roskrow went to find out
April 2007, Issue 63, page 42
The refashioning of history
Charles Maclean examines the curious story of Clan Campbell and its acquired pedigree
August 1999, Issue 5, page 56
Where there's a still there's a Spey
The Speyside Festival was both a blur of activity and a civilised and leisurely jaunt through the heart of the whisky world. Dominic Roskrow reports
July 2003, Issue 32, page 22
Stock of French whisky event rises
The first Whisky LiveParis was held inteh old Parisian stock market - and it was a success
October 2004, Issue 43, page 15
Walking the line
Gavin D. Smith explores the Speyside Way.
April 2010, Issue 87, page 30
A case of Norwegian wood
Martin Moodle conducts his annual survey on what's hot - and good value - in the duty free shops of the world
August 2002, Issue 25, page 56
The walk of life
A team from Whisky Magazine completed nearly 50 miles of the Speyside Way to raise money for Make Poverty History. Dominic Roskrow reports
June 2005, Issue 48, page 16
Whisky Live 2003!
Rare and delicious whiskies are just waiting to be discovered
March 2003, Issue 29, page 44
A world in motion
The whisky industry seems to be rising to the challenge of attracting new drinkers while keeping the experts happy says
Dominic Roskrow
June 2006, Issue 56, page 5
Speyside festival preview
It's bigger, it's better and it's back – yes, once again, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is upon us and the organisers promise a host of good things. Ian Buxton investigates
May 2002, Issue 22, page 34
The travelling drams
Gavin D Smith, Ian Buxton and Charles MacLean compare the old with the new
October 2010, Issue 91, page 59
Keeping it Live!
What will make Whisky Live 2003 the event of the year
January 2003, Issue 28, page 30
Saints and sinner
Robin Laing delves in to the historical connections between the country's saints and the water of life
November 2006, Issue 60, page 52
The ghost in the machine
Charles Maclean takes a midnight tour of spectural distillery dogs ghostly maltmen and spirit footsteps that are silenced by the burning of boots. So draw the curtains and gather round the fire
January 1999, Issue 1, page 34
Whisky live Paris 2008
A full sensory experience
October 2008, Issue 75, page 10
Tokyo does it the Speyside Way (The Speyside Way)
Taylor Smisson claims that Scotland doesn't have the monopoly on world-class Scotch malt whisky bars and visits Tokyo's The Speyside Way bar to prove his point
November 2001, Issue 19, page 28
Great whisky bars of the world
A couple of issues ago we launched a new scheme to honour the world's best whisky bars. Here are the first recipients – congratulations to them all
January 2006, Issue 53, page 15
A life away from the waver
Robin Laing joins a group of enthusiasts heading up the Spey with paddles.
April 2010, Issue 87, page 50
Positive education
Martin Betts learnt more than a wealth of whisk(e)y knowledge from Whisky Magazine Live's Masterclasses, he found out that the Master Blenders and Distillers could communicate with the enthusiast with...
July 2001, Issue 17, page 30


