My first Aberlour. Product styling carries a very intentional old school gravitas with the raised lettering on the bottle and oversized neck,which I am drawn to. Nice deep orange color. Nose is pretty monotone - orange rind and a licorice/anise note. A touch of oak. Perhaps dry curaçao and cola. Gentle and could nose for days, but carries a slight medicinal note that knocks it down a notch. Palate seems to favor the bourbon casks and leave sherry to such a subtle role that it skews instead of complements, which surprises me given the color and my preconceived notions of Aberlour sherry-bombs. Orange rind. Vanilla-infused sugar. Anise. Loads of honey. Cinnamon. Dark chocolate. Drambuie. A vein of cherry cough syrup. Couldn’t place it at first but there’s a strong floral component, both orange blossom and rosewater. Medium finish featuring the licorice again. Didn't notice the first time around but you may get a very prominent black coffee/tobacco note, which ain't terrible but definitely earthy and alkaline. Nothing bad… just nothing that beings me back in for more. The flavors are composed and pretty direct, just not overly enjoyable. If you have a better appreciation for anise this might be up your alley.