Aberlour / 12 Years Old, Sherry Cask

Aberlour

12 Years Old, Sherry Cask

ABV 40%
REVIEWED Issue 18

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Specifications

Brand: Aberlour
Expression: 12 Years Old, Sherry Cask
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 12 years old
ABV: 40%
Country/Region: Scotland / Highland
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Tasting notes

Taster Michael Jackson

Nose: Sweet. Marzipan. Notably nutty. Very heavy sherry (slightly tar-like, iron-ish). First-fill dry Oloroso? It tastes more like Pedro Ximinez.
Palate: Soft, smooth, juicy. Malty nuttiness. Liquorice.
Finish: A firm, assertive, hug. Enwrapping.
Comment: Well-rounded, but the balancing dryness can be slightly bitter.

8.3

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Mellow, sherry-dominant nose. Tobacco leaf, orange pekoe tea, walnut, caramelised fruit. Mint, leather, toffee and butter. In time it gets even sweeter.
Palate: Sweet and silky with well integrated sherry wood overlaying the creamy/minty character. Ripe and soft.
Finish: Light chocolate and some dried fruit.
Comment: Good for such a young Aberlour. Sherry in balance.

8.0

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