ABV 53.8%
Hipflask, spade, onion sets, biltong and burning off-cuts in the evening light. Blissful.
Rob Allanson
Abbey Whisky
Brand
Abbey Whisky
Bottler
Batch 2, Aged 17 Years, AW 10th Anniversary
Expression
Single Malt
Type
17
Age (Years)
2017
Year of Bottling
53.8%
ABV
Islands (Non Islay)
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Gamey upfront, roast venison and the fattiness. Dried beef. Spent match sulphuriness, a dark sugar sweetness. A distant bonfire, fresh turned soil earthiness. A melon fruitness too.
Palate: Hello peat there you are, heavy smoke hits then gives way to pears and apples, all wrapped in dark honey and paprika spices.
Finish: Long, waves of smoke and sweet cherry blossom, drying onto spices and game.
Comment: Hipflask, spade, onion sets, biltong and burning off-cuts in the evening light. Blissful.
Score: 9.6
Taster
Nose: Tropical fruit; melon, pineapple and papaya. Underpinned by a layer of light smoke. Lovely!
Palate: Wow! A little ashy, before some wooded spice around the edge of the tongue grabs hold and doesn't let go. Quite bracing, although not quite as layered as the nose.
Finish: A long finish with a final big whack of smoke, before a hint of cinnamon.
Comment: Might not sing for those who require their whiskies to do a bit of everything under the sun. Nothing wrong with that though – a solid dram.
Score: 8
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