Aberlour A'bunadh (Batch 70)

Straight: Good, strong Ice: better, takes some bite off

Color: Martian sunset Nose: Plums, dates, and blackberries with cocoa powder. A hint of lighter honey sweetness as well. Palate: Raisins stewed in syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon. A nip of orange glaze after dark chocolate bark. Finish: Great texture, thick and rich. Not 'smooth,' but bombastic. Diluted: Much more honey on the nose, accented by rich red cherry skins. Palate is sweeter, like brown sugar or runny molasses, with fruit notes less defined. Finish loses the punch -- more of a syrupy whisper.

Really potent due to alcohol content but adding a drop of water or an ice cube opens it up nicely. You can drink it without anything but beware of its strength💪