REGION | Scotland |
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TYPE | Whiskey, Scotch, Single Malt Scotch |
SIZE | 750ml |
ABV | 59.6% |
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"With each batch carefully made by hand, Aberlour A'bunadh is a unique cask strength whisky that has achieved cult status among whisky connoisseurs. Meaning 'the original' in Gaelic, A'bunadh is made in homage to Aberlour's founder, James Fleming, using only traditional methods without chill filtration or other modern processes. The result is a heavier, creamier single malt than most have ever experienced – memorably flavoursome, with an intense raisin character. "Deep rich amber colour. Terrific aromas of allspice, praline and spiced orange, in harmony with deep notes of Oloroso Sherry. On the palate, orange, black cherries, dried fruit and ginger, spiked with dark bitter chocolate and enriched with lingering Sherry and oak. Superlatively full bodied and creamy. Robust and long-lasting finish, with bittersweet notes of exotic spices, dark chocolate and oak." —producer |
Critical Acclaim | |||
"Intriguing and challenging bouquet of aromas of roasted nuts, old leather, black pepper, old oak and dried fruit. Palate entry is aggressive in spirit, but sweet and pruny; midpalate is drier and features tastes of leather and grain. Aftertaste teems with oak resin, hard cheese (meaning, rancio), candied nuts, candied fruit and dark honey. Add mineral water." —Paul Pacult, Wine Enthusiast Magazine "Intense roasted nuts, dark caramel, banana custard and rubber sap aromas follow through to a big bold and lightly tannic full body with with toffee, balsa wood and burnt hay accents. Finishes with a touch of smoked nuts, chocolate covered ginger and banana, mossy earth, and sherry. Interesting nutty sherry and spicy wood influence. Needs a touch of water to reveal the complexity." —Beverage Testing Institute Gold, 2008 International Review of Spirits |