Aberlour 18 Year Old 75cl

Aberlour 18 Year Old

First Vapor: Extinguishing smoke of a cherry-vanilla candle. Nose: Butterscotch is most apparent at first. Given several minutes, rich marzipan and orange zest come to dominate for the main theme. Repeated inhaling brings a background of hazy vanilla with red grape flesh. Palate: Sweet orange & strawberry entrance, becoming nutmeg-y orange...

Score 88/100

Aberlour 18 Year Old

This is faultless, excellent Whisky. Absolutely exquisite on the palate, melt in the mouth flavors, oranges, toffee, parchment, gentle oak and smoldering light smokiness that swirls and vaporizes with a hint of sherbet finish. Choose this over Highland Park 18yo, hands down, lighter and smoother, and a contender for the Highland Park 21yo at half...

Score 90/100

Aberlour 18 Year Old

According to the distillery, their 18 Year Old Aberlour is the flagship of the range. It is supposed to be the ultimate expression of Aberlour, with a perfect structure. Sounds enticing. We’ll find out right away. It has a wonderful colour and beads beautifully. The nose is nicely soft and sweet. Yes, this is great. Honey, apricots, orange (peel...

Score 88/100

Aberlour 18 Year Old

Leave this one alone in your glass for about 15 minutes. It almost seems to thicken up in that time. You won't be disappointed. Holy Mother of Malt, the Aberlour 18 is one superb dram! A cha cha cha! Nose: Vanilla bean goodness; Perfect balance of fruit compote, malt, and an orange blossom honey atmospheric cradle that holds it all together. ...

Score 87/100