Aberlour A'bunadh

Wow what a surprise this is, beautifully rich colour with honey, raisins, burnt-charcoal, burnt sugar, dried bark, marzipan and vanilla on the nose. First impression is that this is more like a Bourbon than a Scotch Whisky but there you go... Added water to taste, not the subtle arrival that perhaps I expected but a rich syrupy, smoky bourbon explosion with a burnt sherry-sugar and citrus zing, long tingling coating of the tongue with a very long dry and burning aftertaste. A mix of rich burnt maple syrup and charcoal with citrus and dry sherry finish.

Definitely one for Bourbon lovers.