Aberfeldy 12 Year

Nez: noix, pomme verte, boisé Goût: huileux, sucré

Have some hours to spend at São Paulo airport, having arrived early from a connection flight and waiting for my late night flight to Chicago. Brought with me a Glencairn and some samples to help pass the time. Decided to start the fun with an old acquaintance of mine, Aberfeldy 12. As soon as I put my nose in the glass I'm greeted with the aroma I already knew would be there... honey. And I mean lots and lots of HONEY. There's also some pear, vanilla and ginger spice but they are all covered in thick, sticky honey... I don't mind it, I like honey... ;-) The palate arrives more spicy than the nose suggests, with some barrel tannins greeting you and causing a tingle sensation in the middle of the tongue. After it calms down you can feel some caramel fudge and honey (again!) sweetness. The finish is dry and leave an after taste of... You guessed it right, Honey! :-) So, this is a simple, honest and easy sipper that has honey in spades! It's a one trick pony. You must be in the right mood to enjoy it but overall I like it.

8.5