Aberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured

Love this bottle with the extra wide cork. Nose is fruits galore, especially cherry and fig. It's been a while since I've had a Speyside, and forgot how gorgeous the fruit bouquets can be with these malts. On the palate it starts off sliky smooth, and drier than the nose would indicate. The wood notes are front and center with stone fruits and raisins playing harmony. The finish is lengthy and warm. The apple and spices really come through at this point, and you'd swear you just sipped a high quality rye. This dram does everything very well, but nothing spectacularly. Would be a great choice for introducing someone to Scotch (and subsequently ruining their life 😉

40% version Nose: warming spices, dried fruits, apple, figs, lots of vanilla, Palate: same like aroma, plus some moderate pungency and nuts Finish: sticky, creamy, long, nutty, bit dry, a whiff of smoke