Aberlour 17 yr Double-Cask Cask Strength
55.3% ABV
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What the Bottle Says
Aberlour Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Double Cask
First Fill Sherry and Bourbon Cask
17 Years Old
Nose: Hints of cinnamon, baked apples and ginger intermingled with luscious dark chocolate and treacle toffee.
Taste: Rich and tangy on the pallet at first, followed by a burst of sweet orange and apricot flavors with delicate dark chocolate notes.
Finish: Long finish with a lingering spice.
What Gary Says
Nose: Thick, rich sherry dark fruit – raisins, oranges, honey spent fireworks, burnt toast, subtle nuttiness.
Palate: Rich sweet, creamy mouthfeel that then sharpens, dark fruit/plum jam with notes of oak; water brings the sweet more to raisins with a pepper spice.
Finish: Moderate to long in length, sweet yet tart while drying.
Comments: Another pickup by Richard while visiting (no mention of on their web-site, and no price). By comparison with the Aberlour 17yr CS, the sherry influence here is pretty apparent, but that smokey, spent matches, sulfur note is also still present, even when adding water (water tamped the heat a bit, but not the smokiness as much). If you like a really smokey whiskey, this might be the bees knees. I found it to be better balanced than the other though.
Rating: Average/Stands Out