Master of Malt / Aberlour, 1995, Aged 17 Years

Master of Malt

Single Cask Series

Aberlour, 1995, Aged 17 Years

ABV 56%
REVIEWED Issue 108

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Specifications

Brand: Single Cask Series, Aberlour, Master of Malt
Expression: Aberlour, 1995, Aged 17 Years
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 17 years old
Year of bottling: 2012
ABV: 56%
Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside
Bottling type: Independent Bottling
Bottled by: Master of Malt

Tasting notes

Taster Neil Ridley

Nose: An abundance of fresh fruit, (plums, nectarines and red apples) some driedginger, liquorice, a hint of malted cereal and orange blossom. With time,candied fruit and cherry sherbet.
Palate: Very sweet and malty, with barley sugar, orange cream chocolates, hints of perfumed red apple, conference pears and a little spice on the back palate.
Finish: Lingering malt notes and orchard fruit.
Comment: Balanced, fresh and fruity - a fine opening dram for the evening.

8.3

Taster Rob Allanson

Nose: Takes a little time but caramelised walnuts come through, melted butter and sugar, cake mix, figs in syrup, barley sugar sweets.
Palate: Sweet and sour sauce, BBQ rice cakes, cookie dough, quite buttery then alittle bittersweet touch just at the end.
Finish: Gentle with some spices.
Comment: Alcohol is well mastered and balanced.

7.7

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