Aberfeldy 12 Year

Caramel, marshmallow, hint of smoke, leather

Absolute worst scotch, worse than auchentoshan. How is this rated 90? Tastes like typical ex bourbon highland mixed with gin. Spirity finish and muted typical scotch notes in the front. Putrid. Are the older expressions just as amateur?

No complaints and enjoyable enough moderately sherried malt. Creamy is the primary descriptor that comes to mind. Unobtrusive but pretty basic, this one is for having a pour or 3 without thinking much about it. Affordable and sessionable, but also forgettable. Price point and proof are about right for that experience, so a lukewarm recommendation, but a recommendation nonetheless if that’s what you’re after. I won’t be buying a bottle but certainly wouldn’t turn down a pour if offered or when the selection was limited.