Insider knowledge: Aberlour a'Bunadh Batch 28 whisky is named whisky by virtue of the fact it's from Scotland. If distilled in America the spelling would be Aberlour a'Bunadh Batch 28 whiskey, as opposed to whisky.
Nose: Plenty of creamy Oloroso sherry, with chocolate raisins, dates, Peychaud's bitters, hints of smoke, maybe a touch of cured meat. Palate: Big, big, big! Just awash with a massive attack of colossal spices, morello cherries, sherry, dates, figs, maybe even a cognac-like flavour. Finish: Long, spices, very hot spices this time, almost like black pepper like. Overall: One of the best value for money malts to be had in Speyside, and indeed the world. ...more
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