Taster

Nose: Warm, sweet, nutty, appetising.

Palate: Very full flavours, beautifully rounded. Rich maltiness; orange fruit; slight smokiness; but no astringency; perfectly balanced.

Finish: Fresh, sweetish, spiciness and smoky dryness. Both restrained. Perfect balance.

Comment: All the classic flavour elements. With its character \"freshness\", Aberfeldy often shines at younger ages. Here it excels in middle age.

Score: 8

Taster

Nose: Rich and soft with an oily feel. Raisin, dried fruits, turf, oak, malt, heavily perfumed roses, orange peel. Good balance.

Palate: Gentle, oily and soft. Macadamia nut, toffee.

Finish: Dies a little. Dried fruits.

Comment: A gentle dram from a strangely forgotten distillery. More like this please.

Score: 8.3