Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured

This was our selection for September's tasting. We found it to be quite enjoyable. It was rich without being brooding. It was intriguing. As other reviewer have said, there is a sweetness to it, but we found it to be well balanced. Indeed, on the nose there are aromas of spices as well as a pleasant scent of greenery of some sort; clover possibly or grass.

On the palate, we also caught a faintest of smokiness; unexpected in a Speyside. Over-all I'd call this a playful dram--coy perhaps.