Aberlour 12 Years Old, Sherry Cask Matured

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 18 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Sweet. Marzipan. Notably nutty. Very heavy sherry (slightly tar-like, iron-ish). First-fill dry oloroso? It tastes more like Pedro Ximinez. Palate Soft, smooth, juicy. Malty nuttiness. Liquorice. Finish A firm, assertive, hug. Enwrapping. Comment Well-rounded, but the balancing dryness can be slightly bitter.

Dave Broom Nose Mellow, sherry-dominant nose. Tobacco leaf, orange pekoe tea, walnut, caramelised fruit. Mint, leather, toffee and butter. In time it gets even sweeter. Palate Sweet and silky with well integrated sherry wood overlaying the creamy/minty character. Ripe and soft. Finish Light chocolate and some dried fruit. Comment Good for such a young Aberlour. Sherry in balance.