Rating | 31/40 |
Origin | Scotland, Central Speyside |
Distillery | Aberlour |
Owner | Pernod Ricard via Chivas Brothers |
Style | Single Malt Whisky |
Cask | Spanish Oloroso Sherry Butts |
Bottled | January 30th, 2019 |
Strength | 59.9% (119.8 proof) |
Price | $56-179 |
Nose: A bottomless, silent, dark pool of brooding sherry. (9/10)
Palate: Astringent planar blast from a globe of that quiet, dark brooding sherry leads to fireworks sparkling around the edges. (9/10)
Finish: Warmth and comfort after the sparkles around the edges fade away. (9/10)
Balance: Just wonderful. One of the best batches since the recovery from the dreaded 30s. (9/10)