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Aberlour A'bunadh

Abba Lure

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RReview by @Rigmorole

22nd Jul 2013

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Aberlour A'bunadh
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Nose: Full and decadent. All spice. Typical Aberlour bourbonesque disposition. Cinnamon. Apple pie with brown sugar top.

Palate: Cactus syrup, sherry (Oloroso?), dates, prunes, oak, touch of charcoal, with some caramel, maple granola, bread pudding as the tongue re-salivates a bit.

Finish: Long indeed. More sherry, cinnamon hard candy, all spice, oak, keeps the tongue guessing, still a bit of heat with quite a bit of water.

This batch is nice. I'm using more water than with earlier batches. The water seems to bring out some very nice characteristics with 39. Or maybe I'm just learning how water can be one's good friend with these cask strength whiskies.

Lack of vanilla characteristics in this one, and less or no cocoa (fudge). I taste neither in this batch. It also becomes less bourbonesque with time in the glass.

Who's your Abba?

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5 comments

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Rigmorole commented

In case you didn't see my passing reference, this is Batch 39

11 years ago 0

@MaltActivist
MaltActivist commented

Lovely flavors it seems like. I think I've had the 40. Can't remember the exact profile, though.

How much water are you putting btw?

Cool review - thanks!

11 years ago 0

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Rigmorole commented

I put three teaspoons into a generous amount of whisky that came to the widest point of a Glen Cairn glass. Good to hear from you! I hope you are happy and well.

11 years ago 0

@Nozinan
Nozinan commented

I haven't tried the 39, but I've never put more than a few drops into a glass. I too use a glencairn, but my "drams" are about 15-20 cc, so about half what you describe.

But it just comes down to personal tastes. I spend a lot of time nosing, and take small sips infrequently, so I can take the rich full strength .

11 years ago 0

@MaltActivist
MaltActivist commented

I'm normally against adding water (when tasting) because there are far too many variables involved to get anything consistent.

At the risk of sounding nerdy or a hyper-precisionist (which I'm not) I've discovered 6 drops in 20ml usually does the trick - this also I might do with malts that are over 57% just to see if anything happens.

I think different whiskies react differently and in my experience the majority lose their personality when water is added. There are a few notable expressions though which I feel are enhanced with the addition of water.

And thank you @rigmorole - I am doing quite well. I have some interesting new expressions on the way which I would love to share notes with you soon.

11 years ago 0