Aberlour 18 Year Double Cask Matured

Des subtilités de romarin et de sauge surprennent au nez, puis vient une gelée de canneberge dans une texture capiteuse, des notes de vin de glace et de cannelle, avec une finale douce, un peu tannique, puis une légère acidité aux accents de pomme. Un whisky avec peu plus de caractère et de complexité que le Glenfarclas 17 dans le même genre Speyside « xérès-ifié ».

I just met the older sister of the the 16, and she stole my heart. More mature, better developed, more interesting, more worldly and polished than the 16. All the notes of the 12 and 16 are there, sweet and fruity with apples, oranges, raisins, chocolate, vanilla and caramel, just intensified, plus a little added spice. Medium length warming finish extends a little longer.

I would not say that I am pleased, he is simply stately and all the basic tastes from the 12-year-old version were perfected and the dirty boots were removed. does not captivate, but it is simply impossible to call it not excellent

A- amber +2, high viscosity N- gentle on the nose with notes of raisins, apricots, plums, tangerine, orange peels, honey, vanilla, toffee, rum cake, licorice, cotton candy P- beautiful spicy arrival, full, rich, oily, sweet (toffee, vanilla cake, milk chocolate, honey), fruity ( dried fruits, red berries, plums, apricots, tangerines, sultanas), brûlée, licorice, rum cake, wet oak, malt F- pleasant long finish, sweet-oaky-malt aftertaste (yummy!) C- OK I have a conflict with this one, why? because it's not an integrity malt (43 % ABV, non natural color, chilled filtered) none of my must specs is here BUT it's so balanced, elegant and delicious so if you have the chance try it because it's worth it but don't overpay do your research