Aberlour 1976

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 1 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Quick maltiness, then extraordinarily powerful berry-fruit: blackberries? Palate Dry toffee, cream, fruit, nutmeg. Oaky sappiness. Finish Dry sherry. Comment A little more roundness would have been appreciated.

Jim Murray Nose Lovely bourbon notes make their mark as the soft oaky character charms the daylights out of you. Some minty, nutty notes add a secondary layer of interest. Palate Deep-textured and estery with excellent spices. Finish Long and mouthwatering to a fault, with rich barley. Comment The texture and estery nature is a shock: all rather un-Aberlour-ish. Not as spicy as the usual aged malt from this distillery, but a gem nonetheless.