Aberfeldy 12 Year

Fresh fruits and grass on the nose. Sweet in the background. More sweet on the palate, honey and heather with lots of maltiness. Nonspecific fruity finish. Water surprisingly adds to this 40 ABV highland. Leather and acetone smells now emerge. Taste is creamier and more mouthcoating. Finish is stewed fruits. This is definitely improved by a teaspoon of water. This is a light whisky that will be good for single malt beginners, hot summer days, and will pair well with cured pork. 80/100. Worth the 45 USD I spent on 750 mL bottle.