Aberlour 1990

Aberlour A'bunadh

My second bottle of A'bunadh. Hard to go too long without one in the cabinet... sadly this just finished too :( Nose: Brown sugar, raisins, prunes. Bread & butter pudding, brandy butter, loads of christmas spice (nutmeg, cinnamon). Leather-bound old books. This must have been some quality oak! Palate: Thick sherry oak, vanilla spice, sherry...

Score 88/100

Aberlour A'bunadh

BOOM! For me, this is a whisky that makes you smile and say 'ah, this is how whisky should be'. Not subtle, but full of flavour and warmth, and lovely to drink with only a reasonably little splash of water for the strength.

Score 93/100

Aberlour A'bunadh

This is a batch 12 bottle - which is sadly nearly empty. The smell is earthy mixed with sweet grapes plus I get a hint of smoke. The taste is an explosion of grapes and smoke that leaves my lips dry and wanting more. Hints of malt, caramel and salt. Very powerful. The finish is a long, slow, sweet, smoky burn in my mouth and throat. Taking sips...

Score 93/100

Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured

This is the core expression in the Aberlour range, delivering the best bang for the buck. It is a 43% ABV double cask matured whisky which has spent part of its time in ex-bourbon casks and the other in ex-sherry butts. This combination gives a depth of character and sherry sweetness Aberlour is known for. Nose: Caramelized sugar! Powdered sugar,...

Score 82/100