It's Aberlour's ever-popular A'Bunadh single malt Scotch whisky! Each batch of this single malt is matured entirely in Spanish oloroso sherry butts, bestowing huge helpings of dried fruit and festive spice notes to the whisky, after which it's bottled up at full-on cask strength with no chill-filtration.
Zesty notes of chocolate-coated orange wheels join sticky ginger loaf and sherried fruits.
Plump sultanas, prunes, cakey spice, and marmalade, with biscuity malt and toffee apple in tow.
Sweet spices and rich oak linger.
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I'm a lover of sherried whiskies but have resisted buying NAS whiskies because it feels like a "rip-off". I really didn't want to like this as yet another example of the "no age statement" trend and yes I know that A'Bunadh has been going on since 1997. It is though, I have to admit, absolutely fantastic and could well be my new favourite daily tipple. It definitely benefits from adding a little water (I use Evian from glass bottles). Superbly balanced, rich, spicy, smooth, long finish and with that strong sherry aroma I love. Knocks the socks off anything in the Macallan 1824 range most of which are pretty cloying by comparison. If you also like this, you might also want to try The Glenlivet Nàdurra Oloroso OLO614 or Edradour 15yrs The Fairy Flag.
As a seasoned Abunadh drinker, it doesn't get any better. Quite simply, older whisky IMO, more balanced and refined than all others I've tried (38,40,45,47,49,50,51). Its perfect, no other word.
Absolutely love this stuff ordered a bottle on my 21rst well over a decade ago and have yet to find anything this strong with such a great taste since and I have tried many along the way.
I began with early 30's batches. Made my way through the 40's and now with as much respect as ever before into the 50's. Batch 50 was completely off the mark. So much so I couldn't believe they released it. However, Aberlour more than redeemed itself with batch 52 to present. This distillery is Top shelf and holds a place in my heart. I look forward to many more releases.
Just cracked open a bottle of this fine dram that was gifted to me at Christmas. I have to say it brings back great memories. This stuff is packed with depth and aroma. I have yet to be disappointed by the A'Bunadh series. Can't believe it isn't more expensive!
