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Aberlour A'bunadh
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
November 10, 2021 (edited November 11, 2021)
Batch #50
Nose - Mix of bright dark stone fruits and rich dried fruits, raisins, prunes, orange zest, leather, dark chocolate, dark cherries (w/ water) Bit more muted, but otherwise the same
Taste - Rich lightly drying, intense juicy raisins, dark cherries, prunes, orange zest, hot ginger/habanero heat (w/ water) More dried raisins, prunes, leather dryness, dark chocolate
Finish - Sweet juicy raisins, lightly drying, candied ginger, honey, cherry juice, light tart, dark sweet raisin/cherry sweet (w/ water) Slightly more drying, less heat, less tart
Score - 89/100
Final Thoughts - I kind of forgot how good these releases can be. A very nicely balanced sherry bomb and done very well. Nothing really off putting about this at all and handles a bit of water very well. Rich dark stone fruits mixed with a hint of leather dryness makes this a very desserty dram that I can see pairing very well with some dark chocolate or a dark chocolate cake to help cute through the sweetness.
Would I drink it if offered? - Yes
Would I specifically order it? - Yes
Would I buy a bottle? - Yes
NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.
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