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Aberlour A'bunadh

Batch 37, the best so far

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@mattbergReview by @mattberg

4th Jan 2012

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This is my third bottle of batch 37 in three months and this by far the most consistently excellent. I've bought several bottles over Christmas of other cask strenghth whisky at three times the price of this Abunadh and quite honestly they don't compare...

This batch is sweeter and longer with liquorice and marzipan complexity, cloves and intense cardamon in abundance. I don't know what they put in the water up there but I also have amazing dreams after a dram of this... ha ha..

The Christmas cake aromas that are a signature of this offering seem to have moved on to something more complex, older oak, very old whisky contrasted with the balance of younger fresher ginger and spice... outstanding again..

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7 comments

@DaveWorthington
DaveWorthington commented

I'm really pleased you like this batch. Reading Jim Murray's 2012 Bible the batches seem to alternate between ordinary and exceptional. I received a bottle for Christmas too. I haven't opened it yet, but really looking forward to reviewing my bottle soon.

13 years ago 0

@mattberg
mattberg commented

Hi Dave..don't leave it too long to open your bottle... I prefer my Abunadh without water btw.. Have tried it it with varying amounts and straight up works best for me.... Batch 38 will no doubt be out before long

13 years ago 0

@DaveWorthington
DaveWorthington commented

I certainly don't intend too ! Trying to finish a few bottles (jst enjoying the last drams of Highland Park 12) before moving onto the Christmas presents. I haven't even chosen a January bottle yet !

13 years ago 0

@Jimlad2000
Jimlad2000 commented

Very glad to hear this Matt :) As I just purchased 2 bottles of Batch 37 will let you know how i get on with them. Regards J

13 years ago 0

@mattberg
mattberg commented

Great stuff Jim, be interesting to see how you take it/enjoy it: straight up or with a splash of water. Personally I love it without, I also keep an empty bottle to decant a new one so you have two half bottles.... helps it breath I've found... . obsessions but hey

13 years ago 0

@widter
widter commented

Clearly not the best bottling, too dusty and mustardy. Batch 33 was a lot better, not to mention batch 28, 20 or 19...

12 years ago 0

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TheLaird commented

Batch 38 was a peak. Nothing since has quite reached the same pinnacle. It seems impossible to get hold of any of the old Batches.

9 years ago 0