Aberfeldy 12 Year

Compared to what I expected, a washout loser and only worthy of $20-30 versus the $50+ plus I likely paid for it. This thing has been almost full in my closet for most of my first three years of intensively tasting whiskeys. Why? Generally bland, inoffensive except for the medicinal/alcohol aromatics, little-to-no distinguishing character and too harsh for my high expectations of a 12 year old over $50 USD. On tasting now, after having tried possibly 80 to 120 whiskies in 3 years, including Scotch and Irish and Canadian and Bourbon, I've raised its rating slightly. But still not worth the price. I feel comfortable having made Rusty Nail cocktails and other mixtures with Drambuie to sweeten it and lower its harshness. It's not worth a full delineated review covering nose, taste, appearance, finish. Overall: I'm adding an impression of slight sweetness that I've only recently detected. Hence a half point higher than my original assessment. (Had another profile here, it was deleted or is now inaccessible.)

Surprisingly clean and fresh flavor not overpowering, fruity and light with soft toffee notes. Takes ice extremely well, nice daily sipper for only $35-$45!