Aberlour a’bunadh, Limited Edition

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 7 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Sherry, mint, pralines. Oakier (and smokier?) than the earlier version of a’bunadh. Palate Very rich, and creamy. Cherries. Ginger. Finish Nougat, cherry-brandy, ginger, fragrant smoke. Comment Darker, drier and more spicily assertive than the earlier version, despite only a slight difference in ages.

Jim Murray Nose Heavier and oakier than the age suggests but with a big, waxy, sherry note offering a cleaner, richer dimension. Palate Quite massive with a big sherry surge that breaks against a big malt middle and delicious spices. Finish Long, magnificently oaky and proud. Some cocoa and sherry fight for the finish but intertwine. Comment Wow!! Who would have thought a mere Speysider could offer such personality and depth?