Aberlour 18 Year Double Cask Matured

4.1. Just a touch hot. Mild ethanol notes early on that fade away quickly with ice. Flavor profile is nice. Just a hint of sherry which works for me.

Clear orange mahogany. Nose has dark chocolate, raisin, guava, rosin, black pepper, and a touch of vanilla. Palate is has a tarry, resinous quality. Slight bitterness on the finish, with more rosiny notes: harder, more serious, and a heightened focus in comparison to the Glenfiddich 18 that preceded it. 43% ABV. N.B. All spirits tasted neat in a Glencairn glass.

I guess I’m missing something on this one. It’s nice, well made and very drinkable but I just don’t find it that special. Will gladly drink it but at its price point, I won’t be a buyer again.

Caramelly sweet on the nose. Like drinking a creme brûlée. Thin body and quick finish. A hint of sherry in the finish

Soft nose with a bit of raisin. Somewhat spicy with raisin and caramel flavor. Sharp, lingering finish.

Milk & tea, orange dreamsicle, caramel milk chocolate & raisins flood the palate up front. Some banana cream with a salty hit of tobacco on the mid palate. Rounds out to a silky smooth finish with milk chocolate & barrel spices while that tobacco remains. Rich and creamy dram. Delicious.