Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask

Aberlour A'bunadh

My first ever review on my first ever cask strength whisky, so this must be taken with a grain of salt. I also do not consider myself an expert taster anyway... So be warned. Yet, I believe this to be quite an impartial review since I do not find myself usually attracted to huge sherry characters, although i do find them quite enjoyable from time...

Score 85/100

Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask

After being spoiled by the A'Bunadh last week, I tried the 16. And although a very solid dram, it kind of feels like going from galloping on a horse to a nice trot. Still very fun, still highly enjoyable, but you miss the excitement. Nose: Good. Very good. Cherry, sherry, vanilla, spice, with some cinnamon. I like this! Palate: It has a nice...

Score 85/100

Aberlour A'bunadh

For many years this has been the best bang for buck whisky money could buy. In fact, for about 5 years it was my next whisky to buy. Finally i did. * Nose: boiled sweets, burnt sugar, light toffee, loads of vanilla and sherry, a hint of tea and white pepper, glace cherries, plenty of alcohol orange caramel and cardamom. With water buttery, burre...

Score 86/100

Aberlour A'bunadh

If you like fruit cake, chocolate pot, creme brulee, marshmallow, banana mousses, pecan pie, apple strudel, Christmas cake, marzipan, toffee fudge sprinkled with icing sugar. YOU WILL like this gem of a scotch. The flavors are so intense and layered, making this whiskey a fun experiment where you can add little bit of water each time to see just...

Score 95/100