Caperdonich Distillery
ABV 57.8%
A delightful elegant dram. Water opens so many layers.
Rob Allanson
Abbey Whisky
Brand
Abbey Whisky
Bottler
Aged 17 Years
Expression
Single Malt
Type
17
Age (Years)
2012
Year of Bottling
57.8%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Fresh orange juice, butter shortbread, printers' ink, opening a new magazine, a herbal edge, thyme mellowed salt. Heavily yeasted bread, rapeseed oil.
Palate: Instant hot sweetness then the spices start to build. Gentle and elegant, apples, pears and fruit salad. A touch of mint and lemon balm.
Finish: Light sweetness and oak lactones at the end.
Comment: A delightful elegant dram. Water opens so many layers.
Score: 8.1
Taster
Nose: Stewed summer fruits, white wine steeped pears, creamy vanilla and a touch of lavender-scented tissue paper. Open, welcoming and a very sunny dram.
Palate: Hot on the first sip, with more orchard fruit, lemon zest, a touch of elderflower and a cup of perfectly brewed Earl Grey tea.
Finish: Lingering orchard fruit and a light, bright zestiness.
Comment: My first 'summer' whisky and it is only March. Here comes the sun.
Score: 8.2
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