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.