Aberlour
Fact Sheet
Founded: 1826
Current owner: Pernod Ricard
Stills: 2 wash, 2 spirit
Capacity: 3.5 million litres per year
Location: Aberlour, Banffshire
Website: www.aberlour.com
Notable Facts: In 1879 the original Aberlour distillery burnt down and was rebuilt one mile away from its old location.
Bottlings
April 19, 2012
Having a strong and very nice old-fashioned sherry nose, the whisky calms down quite a bit on the palate, leaving a slightly watery feeling. – Rating: 83/100
April 19, 2012
Quite gentle in character, not really an aroma bomb, simply a pleasant middle-aged malt where the wood is beginning to be noticeable
– Rating: 83/100
December 13, 2011
The very fresh and enjoyable nose is countered by a rather disappointing palate. The finish is not very convincing either. Not the best casks went into this bottling. – Rating: 73/100
October 4, 2011
Stripped from its trademark sherry influence, this Aberlour is a great opportunity to taste the plain distillery style. – Rating: 86/100
March 26, 2011
An unusal bourbon cask bottling of Aberlour. It is very spicy in an aromatic sense and still remarkably smooth and gentle. The liquorice note is rather prominent. – Rating: 83/100
February 18, 2011
A typical a’Bunadh with a very good balance of fruit and spice as well as youth and maturity. – Rating: 87/100
July 16, 2010
This batch is not as fruity as others I have tasted. The emphasis is more on the dry spicyness that makes it a very complex and enjoyable dram. – Rating: 86/100
August 27, 2009
Quite sweet and spicy, I remember earlier batches that were more on the fruity side. But it’s a very nice whisky. – Score; 87/100
July 19, 2009
A solid and well-balanced sherry cask malt of the milder kind – Score: 83/100
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May 25, 2011
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May 16, 2011
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March 31, 2011
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January 15, 2011
After my journey to Islay in May 2010 I thought it would be only consequent to also visit the other whisky focal point in Scotland, Speyside. The Spring Festival 2010 is taking place from 28th April to 2nd May.
August 12, 2009
As promised, I return with another cross-vatting session. This time I will be a bit more daring.
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