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
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
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
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
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