Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask Matured Single Malt Whisky 40% 700ml

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask Matured Single Malt Whisky 40% 700ml

Aberlour is a renowned Scotch whisky distillery located in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.Aberlour 13YO is duty free shop exclusive, it ages its whisky in two types of casks: American oak, which imparts aromas of vanilla and toffee, and Oloroso sherry, which imparts spice and richness.

TASTING NOTES

The colour is deep gold and the nose is sweet, fruity and bright. There is an abundance of fresh green apple, which is supported by aromas of dried cherry and elegant wood spice. These include clove, nutmeg and mace. The sweetness is reminiscent of golden syrup and vanilla sugar with hints of cocoa powder and apricot jam. There is also a background aroma of tropical fruit, especially dried papaya.

On the palate this whisky is soft, sweet and malty. It feels very creamy with vibes of vanilla cream and crème anglaise from a good patisserie. Then comes a wave of crisp green apple, although this becomes more like baked apple over time. A Horlicks or Ovaltine maltiness supports everything, and is complimented by further notes of milk chocolate and golden syrup. The combination is reminiscent of Maltesers.

A distinct note of dessicated coconut sits in the background, and is joined by some deep lying tropical fruit characteristics. Think of that papaya from the nose again plus hints of mango and pineapple. Late warming wood spices develop also, especially cinnamon and dried ginger with hint of clove. Further hints of candied orange and bitter cocoa powder round things off.

The finish is quite short, especially once the sweet and fruity elements have begun to fade. This reveals the wood spices in all their glory and they sit alongside a distnct peppery heat. Easy drinking and very moreish.