Abbey Whisky
7.8

Abbey Whisky

Batch 1, Aged 13 Years

ABV 51.5%

Great, floral, citrusy, nutty, an amalgam of flavours which do not supersede each other. I would gladly indulge in some more.

Charles Montanaro

Specification

Abbey Whisky

Brand

Abbey Whisky

Bottler

Batch 1, Aged 13 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

13

Age (Years)

2015

Year of Bottling

51.5%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Charles Montanaro

Taster

Nose: Orange and lemon peels, a whiff of freshly mowed grass leading into a honey treacle, a lush sweet feeling.

Palate: The citrus strikes back, gorgeous assertive orange with delicate spices, cinnamon, flash back to drinking fino sherry, an elegant balance with no notes being out of frame and a slight pleasant sourness.

Finish: Long, round and discreet. A definite feel of sherry finish with hazelnut and a lovely dryness.

Comment: Great, floral, citrusy, nutty, an amalgam of flavours which do not supersede each other. I would gladly indulge in some more.

Score: 8

Chris Goodrum

Taster

Nose: Manurey, straw-like marc aromas with a hint of cold tea. Herbal with apricot, banana and some coffee. The fruit becomes more oxidised and a Manzanilla sherry note comes through.

Palate: A little hard with plenty of coffee, herbs, dried grape and green nuts. Quite full with damp straw and grappa-like notes on the middle, a touch of white liquorice.

Finish: Good length, if a little drying with those grappa-like notes lingering along with a light vanilla note.

Comment: Lacking a little bit of sweetness to balance the spirit character. Ex-Manzanilla sherry finished perhaps?

Score: 7.5

7.8
Overall Score

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