Aberlour 1976

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 14 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose The faintest hint of peat, quickly developing to big heather-honey, then lots of berry-fruit and raisins. Palate Toffeeish. Apricots. That typical Aberlour nutmeg. Crème brûlée. Anise. Finish Spicy, with a hint of lemon. Vanilla. Oak. Comment Had I not known that it was matured in first-fill bourbon barrels. I would have guessed that there was some sherry.

Jim Murray Nose Suet and sultanas liberally sprinkled with vanilla. Palate Dry and spicy start with wave upon wave of encroaching oak. Finish More vanilla but some pleasant malty tones stretch out the length to a surprising degree. Comment A pleasant and well-measured oldie without blemish but perhaps lacking complexity before the excellent finale.