Aberlour
7.8

Aberlour

1988, Distiller's Selection

ABV 40%

An astonishingly malty whisky. For someone who wants to taste the eponymous ingredient, this shows it at its best.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Aberlour

Brand

1988, Distiller's Selection

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Oaky, nutty, fudgey.

Palate: Good depth of deliciously fresh, layered, malty, butterscotch flavours, developing to liquorice-toffee and anise.

Finish: Crystalised ginger. Warming.

Comment: An astonishingly malty whisky. For someone who wants to taste the eponymous ingredient, this shows it at its best.

Score: 8.5

Jim Murray

Taster

Nose: Light, malty and vaguely citric, the weight is supplied by some soft sherry tones spoiled slightly by a tad too much sulphur.

Palate: Immediate flavour explosion of quite fabulous sweet, buttery malt and richer sherry tones. Just a hint of smoke fills out the middle.

Finish: Caramel, sherry and liquorice make for a rich finish. The drier vanillins come in at the death.

Comment: To taste, this is a lively malt of pleasing depth. Only the nose somewhat spoils the show.

Score: 7

7.8
Overall Score

From The Distillery

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