WhiskyPEATer scored this whisky 86 points 
Aberlour 18-year-old
- Whiskybase ID
- WB17681
- Category
- Single Malt
- Distillery
- Bottler
- Distillery Bottling
- Stated Age
- 18 years old
- Casktype
- Sherry and bourbon casks
- Strength
- 43.0 % Vol.
- Size
- 700 ml
- Label
- New Label (2010)
- Barcode
- 5000299298190
- Added on
- 15 aug 2010 9:14 am
Average value
€ 162.38
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Whisky reviews for Aberlour 18-year-old
151 users have left 179 reviews for this whisky. Average rating is 85.41 points.
WhiskyPEATer scored this whisky 86 points
Teomarg scored this whisky 88 points
Artus scored this whisky 89 points
I still consider this Aberlour to be one of the most classic and honest sherry malts on the market. It is not only suitable for beginners, but also for "old hands". I like to use this Aberlour and can recommend it unreservedly.Malthead19 scored this whisky 87 points
- a very nicely matured, balanced single malt
where you can taste the age and beautiful
development of taste in the mouth
- makes you want to more
- for originally about 70 € still fully OK for the great
Taste experience, but 130 and more ..... not me
added value-
full nose with sweet sherry aroma, fruity, dark chocolate, orange [G] gentle attack but powerful, spicy increase on the palate, very voluminous, great, soft, sweet sherry development spreads out, [A] short, spicy finish with noticeable oak; longer aftertaste with chocolate flavor (dark bittersweet chocolate), great aftertaste in the mouth
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zzqfyl scored this whisky 88 points
Matthias80 scored this whisky 86 points
Really a top whisky. Unfortunately I tried it after the strong barrel, so no information on how strong it is.-
Sherrynoten, Holzwürze
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Again the wood seasoning, sherry, marzipan, roasted aromas, liquorice
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Licorice and marzipan
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Samy Malthead scored this whisky 86 points
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Lubricant, sherry, wood, candy sweetness
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Sugar sweetness, mild, vanilla sweetness, red dried fruits, oak
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Medium long, dry, rather simple
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Flou scored this whisky 84 points
The color is wonderful, a shade of amber with a slight slope into the reddish tones. But what use is that if you can't be sure whether it has been dyed here or not? The newer 18s from Aberlour are colored, but I can't find any information about this on the packaging or the label of this older bottling. It's a shame.
On the nose, the Aberlour is initially very fruity with wood felling. I immediately think of juice oranges, very fruity and sweet but also a little bit scented. Green apple pieces (the sour Granny Smith apples), apricots and red grapes are added to the large bowl, before everything is drizzled with honey. In the background, a spicy wood note can be felt right from the start, the intensity of which blends in well and reminds me more of wooden beams from the Bauhaus than of grandma's old oak chest of drawers. For me, the sherry profile is typical for refilled sherry barrels, lovers of aromas of dark, boiled down fruits should prefer another bottle. Vanilla and milk chocolate complement the sherry barrel flavors. In the nose the Aberlour with its 43% looks very pleasant and not at all too mild or weak. A quite pleasing game of flavors that should also appeal to beginners. But when I think of the Glendronach 18, I have to say, unfortunately, that a class difference becomes clear as soon as I miss it. The Glendronach simply plays in a higher league. Unfortunately also in terms of price.
In the mouth, the whisky looks a bit thin and watered down at first. But then a pepperiness settles on the tongue, which feigns a little power, but which is not really there. The fruit salad with honey is spreading out, but is now clearly spiced with pepper and the milk chocolate is now becoming darker. A light oak bitterness envelops the sweetness and fruitiness, a few raisins can be guessed in the background. And the wood, which reminds me of wooden beams from the Bauhaus and doesn't really meet my taste. Some cinnamon and leather lead over to the finish.
I would describe the finish as medium. The tannins are now clearly dominant and make the finish quite spicy and tart with pepper, some cinnamon, tobacco and leather. Everything is enveloped in a very light mist, which is reminiscent of the honey and fruits that were still very present when we smelled.
In conclusion, I can say that it was thanks to this whisky that I really wanted to delve deeper into the world of whisky. But I wouldn't buy a bottle anymore. The Aberlour 18 is not bad, but my own demands have changed so much over the years that I would like to offer this bottle to beginners to try, but I would not take the open bottle on the shelf myself.
I got 84/100 points.Robinzon25 scored this whisky 87 points
A solid, multifaceted, polished whisky that has excellent balance and depth. You want to drink this whisky slowly in small sips, stretching the pleasure.-
The aroma meets with tones of cherry wood, dried fruit compote, rose petals and fresh baked goods. The noble notes of old leather, cigars and barnyard are felt deeper.
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Austere, with a high content of dried fruits, spices and tannins, with a bright echo of a red apple.
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Long-lasting, measured, with sweet tones of prunes, dried cherries, figs and dried apricots, with peppery and soft malt nuances, with delicate tannins at the very end.
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Francishomola scored this whisky 87 points
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oranges, light floral, fruity,nutty, apple,
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bitter chocolate, deeper, heavier,
sour intense, -
nutty, oaky finish, honey remain long after,
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Don Cassi scored this whisky 85 points
On the nose, typical bourbon aromas of caramel and vanilla. Behind it, fruity notes of sherry and orange.
Slightly spicy and fruity sweet in the mouth. In the strong finish immediately sherry, then chocolate and oak.
Grade: 2+Igor_Gudimov scored this whisky 86 points
Tasty but simple and boring-
Sweet creamy simple sherry
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Simple sweet sherry creamy fruitiness, a little woody
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Medium, dry, sherry and woody notes
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MrDvorak scored this whisky 87 points
Deep and oily, sweet and fruity
w/ notes of strong black tea with orange marmalade decorated by chocolate.
RATING: 87pts – |87 – 89 (B+) → Great| — Always nice to have a bottle of this.tribe scored this whisky 85 points
I still remember that it was very woody and tart, with coffee and cocoa, but not sweet. I didn't like it that much.Whisky Hamster scored this whisky 87 points
Competently crafted malt, not a sherry bomb but should be considered a "sherry whisky" despite the additional use of ex-bourbon casks. As long as the bottle was 70 cl and the price around 60 EUR it was well-positioned in my opinion as it is one of the weaker 18 yo out there just as Glenfarclas 18, 21 + 25 are solid malts but in no way express the pinnacle of official distillery bottles in their age range.-
Nice dried, dark fruit. Toffee. Maltiness. But also a certain freshness and maltiness. (= no Dronach Allardice 18!)
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Balanced, a bit delicate due to only 43 abv. pleasant notes of dark as well as yellow fruit stew, toffee, but compared to younger versions also wood influence, some leather and tobacco notes. No off notes in my batch.
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Medium long finish, Oloroso sherry sticks around. A slight smokiness and oakiness lingers as well. But nowhere near the finish of a good a'bunadh that you'll still taste next morning.
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Astrid scored this whisky 83 points
A rock solid assemblage of sherry and bourbon influences, with 43% vol. Unfortunately a bit weak.-
comes light and elegant, set sherry with vanilla and caramel, apple, plum jam, malty shortbread biscuits, apricot and a little honey, strawberries, subtle oak with almonds, cinnamon and nutmeg, a thin layer of chocolate, banana, oranges, a touch of soap
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At the beginning relatively thin and not very lively, occasionally the age flashes, chocolatey malt, sherry aromas, here the oak wood is a bit more present and spicy, vanilla, prune and strawberry, leather with a hint of honey, apricot, hazelnuts, cocoa-bitter caramel, hints of cherries and peach
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fruity sherry with caramel and cinnamon, oak and vanilla, slightly earthy with plum jam, strawberry, cocoa, almonds and later walnuts
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KOQ24 scored this whisky 80 points
Unsurprisingly the best in Aberlour's standard range.-
caramel,toffee,sweet,cherries,plums,paprika
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Follows the nose in addition to sherry,rose hip,orange zest
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Medium to long and soft with a light alcohol note
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dominikbraun scored this whisky 88 points
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Perfumed apples, tangy oranges and limes, distinct orange peel, spices, red fruits. Tart, sour and sweet. Everything reserved and discreet.
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Creamy, spicy, dark fruit notes, wax, honey, chocolate, grapefruit, wood.
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Again grapefruit, orange peel, oak and chocolate. Overall medium length.
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saothangbay scored this whisky 86 points
Sandman scored this whisky 85 points
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Brown sugar, vinous, orange, chocolate, coffee with milk, honey, garlic, banana, peach, pear and hint of plum.
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Oak wood, bitter chocolate, vinous, ginger, garlic, lemon zest, ground coffee, dried fruit,
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Medium, sawdust, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, ground coffee, chocolate, plum, liquorice
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El Bastardo did not rate this whisky
Much too good to drink as "standard whisky" and much too standard to be seen as something special. Dangerously tasty or luxurious default sip for advanced users.-
Quite sherry-like, but at the same time significantly different than pure sherry storage à la Mcallan. Sherry, but not so very dark red fruits and raisins, more oranges and a little fresh cherries.
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Fruity and full of flavor. Initially only sweetish, but then transitioning to a pleasant bitterness, which is not so much reminiscent of pure oak bitterness, more almost herb-like. Various flavors, also a bit nutty and the very slight association with caraway as a spice.
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Pulls down the palate in a medium-fast manner and leaves behind a warmth that becomes dry.
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Captain.Islay scored this whisky 86 points
Fruity and fresh, especially with orange and peach, balanced, the short finish is somewhat disappointing, quite simple but tastes good.-
Oranges, kiwi, menthol, honey, sherry, pear peel
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White pepper, oily, orange peel, white peach, white tea
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In short, dry, oranges, white peach, milk chocolate
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Dan0 scored this whisky 88 points
Svarttt scored this whisky 87 points
Nice balanced adult standard.-
Light red fruits, some caramel. Dark wood.
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More from the sherry barrel, sweet fruits, caramel, old pear, spicy wood aromas, a little tartaric acid.
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Rather medium length. Not too dry.
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Whiskywobbler scored this whisky 84 points
This is not a bad whisky, for sure, since it contains many nice balanced flavours. I guess it just does not really do it for me.-
Start off with lots of apple cider, which transform into copper, light sherry, fudge, caramelised sweet pears, raisins and hints of tanned peaches. It really gets sweeter after an initial fruity, and supposedly young, nose. Feels much more mature now. Some spicy notes from the wood come up to back up the fruity ones. In the development vanilla (cake) arises and faint hints of coconut. Luckily the wood does not stand in the way of the pleasantly springlike freshness. I also get some wine-y notes, like some fresh and slightly spicy Gewürztraminer. Good balance with more apples and pears, now in the form of grandma’s apple pie with cinnamon, nuts and raisins, and wine-cooked pears. A second time also brought fudge, raisin cake and grape juice.
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Fresh and fruity with green apples, freshly peeled pears, brown sugar, apple pie with raisins, and a few nutty notes. The apple pie note is pretty persistent, while the wood is initially more subdued then in the nose. A faint hint of white pepper and a somewhat stronger hint of cinnamon rolls. Probably more like cinnamon sugar. The wood influence becomes stronger with more spices, hints of dark forest fruits, raisin cake and red wine. The aftertaste is rather short and filled with apple pie, raisins, cider and lightly spiced woody notes.
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GJR scored this whisky 83 points
Pulteney83 scored this whisky 87 points
Proefolympics 2020 sample one its a blindtasting competition. The nose is the best part of this malt and after the revealing it is an Aberlour 18, the profile made sense.
bottle date: 21.07.14-
Sherry wood, wood sap, fruity, floral, lavender, hay, some wax, some raisins, red grapes, caramel, orange, great nose, lots going on.
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Sweet, honey, orangepeel, herbal, brown sugar, marzapin, butterscotch, touch of sherry.
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Sugary, wood, dry, spices, nutmeg, cacoa, raspberry, marzapin.
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Malzbrenner scored this whisky 86 points
At a tasting this was served after the 16 Aberlour and he could put a shovel on his younger brother.-
Sherry, dark chocolate, vanilla, sweet wood, frothed milk, gingerbread
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Oily sweetness, some white pepper, dark fruits, honey, caramel, spicy wood, light mint
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Medium to long with nice sweetness and light pepper and a pleasant wood note.
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TeddyKGB scored this whisky 87 points
Drunk on the terrace, with a view of the Cazaux pond in 2018. Rather pleasant. So much so that I had decided to buy a bottle ... of 70cl of course. Ah damn, it was replaced by a bottle of 50? What do you mean at the same price? Are you sure? Ah ... so I pass my turn.Toto0808 scored this whisky 88 points
Fruity with a lot of depthezioaudit scored this whisky 86 points
Lorion scored this whisky 74 points
Pleasant and very smooth. It shows its age in beautiful oak aromas. But it is also quite banal 74 points.-
Honey sweetness. Vanilla. Yellow apple. Aromatic oak. Some chocolate. Subtle sherry notes.
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Sweet and spicy. Tobacco and oak. bitter chocolate
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Medium length and smooth.
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hogsheadwhisky scored this whisky 85 points
The nose is very interesting. The floral and orange combo is really great! Surprisingly, there is little to be noticed in the mouth. Here, a duo of spices and bitterness take over - probably the oak is more important here. A big-bottle candidate from the nose. But I miss something when it comes to mouthfeel. Only seasoning and bitter is not enough for a purchase.-
The color is a very nice dark, reddish amber. The nose immediately begins with a delicate, almost floral, perfumed note. This floral fragrance turns into a sweet orange in the glass after a short time. No stinging or the like of alcohol noticeable - very well integrated. Now, after a few more minutes of rest in the glass, sherry fragrances are also emerging. But not the dark-fruity and leathery, but rather the red, bright fruits. Add a little vanilla - probably from the bourbon barrel.
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Lively and sweet at the start. Cinnamon briefly takes the lead in the mouth. I no longer notice any of the vanilla or orange I had in my nose in my mouth. The mouthfeel is a little watery.
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The spicy, peppery continues on the finish. After that comes a not too violent bitterness, rather small espresso. Now there is a little bit of oak. The oak stays in the mouth for longer.
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maltaholic scored this whisky 87 points
Nice, fruity aroma.
Soft and balanced.
Strong and ripe.
Oak flavors, a bit spicy, but nicely supported by the sherry.
Gorgeous!StyrianSpirit scored this whisky 89 points
A pleasantly fruity sherry malt from front to back in a delicate, diluted drinking strength of 43%. For me an 89-point pleasure that remains on the palate and in the finish on the more fleeting side. Not unlike a good Armagnac in its fruit perfume aromas ...-
A sweet fruit perfume. No wonder the French love the Aberlour Malts. Pleasant sherry notes, complemented by sweet red grapes. Some fine barrel flavor. Exactly right, reminds me spontaneously of the 16 year old Double Cask (ID: 46209) from Aberlour. The 18-year-old Speysider still looks a bit more "ripe" and "dark fruity", sometimes a little orange flashes. A very fine aroma.
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First sherry, then the grape fruit, followed by the seasoning, which now brings along a few garden herbs in addition to the barrel aromas. The whole thing flies relatively quickly, a gentle fruit breeze in the mouth too.
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The finish is medium long and summarizes the aromas and the taste experience again. He'll be gone soon.
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Dris scored this whisky 82 points
SRB scored this whisky 84 points
LeChiffre scored this whisky 87 points
I like the nose here, a really nice mild fruity aroma. Also in the mouth very tasty, but unfortunately also quite soft. Here, a slightly higher alcohol content probably would have done well and led to an even higher rating. Nevertheless, a tasty-tasty malt that does not overburden and arouse. Easy to drink and delicious without excitement.-
very sweet and intense fruity; Orange; Apricot; Toffee; a delicate oak spice in the background; beautiful elegant fruity-sweet nose, you can smell forever
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mild, very supple in the mouth; Alcohol hardly noticeable; Honey; to pleasantly slightly bitter fruit notes; some apricot; delicate creamy chocolate note; a subtle oak spice comes with some time in the mouth
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mild and soft; a nice slightly tart oak flavor; unexcited
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wbarchive_875995 did not rate this whisky
Strong black tea with orange marmalade, wet wood saw cut, peach jam and Sneakers.
RATING: 87pts - [n22,t21,f22,b22] → |86-89: Remarkable|liquid_spirit scored this whisky 88 points
The 70cl was there in mid-2018 still under 60 €. He was an outstanding standard for me.Marko_I did not rate this whisky
Yep. Also delicious. But would I pay more for this than for the 12cc NCF I had just before? Probably not, just a little more ....
So I like that too, but never ever 100 € for the Buddel.Sandman23 scored this whisky 85 points
craide scored this whisky 87 points
Great soft creamy paints. Typical sherry sweetness, everything harmonizes beautifully. Pleasant pleasing standard paints due to the new pricing policy falls slightly. Not in the taste!-
Slight sherry sweetness, more honey sweetness.
Peach Oranges come out, you notice nothing of the alcohol. Rear herb garden with some oak. -
Dark fruits, sweet, full of flavor. Occupy the whole mouth. Goes over in milk chocolate slightly pleasant peppery note,
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Aisle finish with oak subtle vanilla, is slightly spicy towards the end,
But falls off in the finish ...
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gallfux did not rate this whisky
Certainly a delicious malt. For me, however, a little too tasty. Nothing that I really need a bottle of.EnjoyLife89 scored this whisky 95 points
For me, this malt is completed. Do not know what I should miss here. He has absolutely met my taste and is very mature and ready.
The scent is just heavenly-
Sweet, ripe fruit; Sherry; the production of saliva begins with the smell; there was oak for a while, but it's gone again; is that honey? Or caramel? He just smells absolutely gorgeous; For a short while, citrus tingles through (difficult for me to classify, lemon / lime, or orange peel?) After the first sip, this note is clearly more present for me. Would put her in sour orange
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Boa, he is full and voluminous. Sherry, fruit mix (ripe caramelized pear?); then comes a beautiful, round oak. But no bitter oak. I think she fits very well, but does not interfere. The existing sweetness is difficult for me to classify (a mixture of honey, malt and caramel?) It often changes back and forth. Madness. Does the sweetness carry a touch of heather? I still have a hard time distinguishing between malt and heather. Is very close together for me.
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Medium and mild. Later he warms, but gently. He gets slightly harsh (but pleasant, his mouth does not contract completely). The fruit remains hanging in the finish. Malt / heather (in the meantime I would rather assign it to the malt) keeps coming through
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schengel10 scored this whisky 87 points
The "Gentleman Dram" from Aberlour!
Unfortunately it has now become quite expensive!-
sweet sherry flavors, fruits (orange, pear), dark chocolate, oak;
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pleasantly soft and mild, a lot of sherry, ripe sweet fruits, oak, spice, hazelnuts;
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medium-long, harmonious finish with fine spice;
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Christian Wagner scored this whisky 88 points
Christian Wagner scored this whisky 88 points
Tom na Gruagaich scored this whisky 80 points
Balanced, round, sherry, but rather discreet. Good, but a little boring.Totoro scored this whisky 85 points
Counter-intuitively, this initially appears less oaky and "mature" than the 16-year-old - but no less rich. Fruitier on the nose, with creamy and inviting notes of marzipan, baking spices, Jaffa Cakes and cherry pie. Caramel candy and berry jam. Bourbon brightness and sherry richness in sweet harmony (can we call it the Aberlour Effect?). There's also a soapy and floral aspect, but it's somewhere off in the distance. Judging from the nose, the bottling strength could stand a few extra percentage points, I have to say.
Silky arrival that immediately segues into luscious fruity and sweet notes. Custard and cakes; chocolate- and fruit-topped petits-fours, to be precise. Very light - almost airy - with some orange blossom and milk chocolate coming through soon after the mid-palate. Sweet and pleasant, with reserved use of wood.
Finishes on oak spices and cocoa/chocolate, with a juicy echo. No complaints here.
Lovely Aberlour, no question. But I feel that this is catering to the masses too much; it feels somewhat too "round" and approachable and watered down. I would have liked more substance - maybe I shouldn't have had the unchillfiltered 12 beforehand.Jeadrick scored this whisky 90 points
ctu scored this whisky 85 points
More matured and harder than the 15yo. Nice. 85/86.-
Sherry, dried fruits, tangerine, honey, vanilla and antique leather.
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Sherry, milk chocolate, pepper, nutmeg, oak, Fanta and Earl Grey tea.
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Medium length, spicy, bittersweet.
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hs305 scored this whisky 88 points
[December, 2014] Together with friends I emptied a bottle that I bought for 61,50 Euro in September, 2014.
In my old rating system (ten scales that translate into WB points: 50 - 66 - 75 - 80 - 82,5 - 85 - 87,5 - 90 - 92,5 - 95) I scored it 87,5. My notes state "without flaws and highlights".
[December, 2019] I opened another bottle of batch LKPG 4686 that I bought for 61,50 Euro in September 2014 - so I can do proper tasting notes now...
...and this is a very quaffable balanced sherried dram with all ingredients (malt, sherry, wood) in perfect harmony. No, there are no highlights in terms of spectacular impressions or quick resp. hard taste buds hits and yes, this is good! I can quaff several drams of this "unspectacular" malt in a row while I will stop after the first sherry-monster-dram, usually (because these monsters own a "hit-and-run profile", meaning they inject bold first impressions but nothing new which is of interest after that).-
The colour is tawny and the nose offers a flawless modern sherry profile that is rather shy. After all the Glenfarclas Family Casks tastings this is somewhat unimpressive but still much better than most of today's designed sherry-only drams. In this nose I find the fine Aberlour aromas too which turns it balanced with all three malt, sherry and wood-induced impressions.
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The taste is much more sherry-driven than the nose and even somewhat layered. The malt flavours are on eye-level with the sherry while the wood is firm but never dominating. No flaw that I can find (certainly no sulphur) and all perfectly balanced - the longer I chew it the more I like it. The apricot and chocolate notes are very delicious, this is quaffable without any doubts.
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The dram arrives warming and coating on the palate without distracting moments. The finish is medium to long and adds liquorice and spicy impressions without distracting moments again. Water is not needed.
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Moses scored this whisky 87 points
Wonderfully light, mild and also so well matured. Viewed from the PLV, one of the greats in whisky heaven. Respect for this bottling, because there is almost nothing to complain about here. And that's why: house whisky.-
One word: oranges! Then chocolate cake with red fruits and a little floral it comes with zero alcohol. He needs time in the glass, then things go well. This is a nose that everyone really likes. It always works!
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Of course it could have been more%. But I like this soft, woolly, creamy, soft mouth filling "sherry pleasure". Wow. The tongue and palate just can't get enough. Here the milk chocolate takes a back seat. Because now the dark chocolate clearly dominates. Supported by spicy oak. For those who don't like wood, things are getting more difficult now.
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It ends up medium to long. Hardly anything new. Slightly dry finish with again good spicy oak notes. 80% dark chocolate. Just my impression: "He has too few% te".
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uap304 scored this whisky 89 points
It's a total winner. Highly underrated, right up there with the other 18-year sherry bad boys. Not over-rich, straightforward and enjoyable, and so highly drinkable.-
Cherries, oranges, and heavy sherry. Mild sulfur but not overpowering. There is milk chocolate and vanilla in the background. Mmmmm.
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Full but not too rich. Zesty and refreshing. Light sherry. Gentle spice, oak, and orange.
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So completely smooth, so addicting. Cream and milk chocolate. Sherry and sulfur. Oak spices, becoming dry.
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Thebear scored this whisky 87 points
Nice, soft and creamy whisky. Has a lot to offer and is easy to drink. Had him open for a long time and neither in the nose nor the first sip you notice the alcohol. Medium intensity in the flavors, as well as mid-length finish bring me to 87 points !!!-
Sherry, cinnamon, dark fruits
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Sherry, creamy, sweet and bitter, peach, apricot, rum notes
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Medium long, ginger, mousse, peach, apricot, rum
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ArthurHaver scored this whisky 88 points
One word. Heavenlyricallende scored this whisky 79 points
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orange marmelade notes and hints of cocoa.
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warm & malty, full-bodied, ripe apricots, more orange and cocoa. honey sweetness
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longer and less dry than expected for a tamed whisky,
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Falnor scored this whisky 80 points
Dr.Nose scored this whisky 86 points
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Rich, complex with full flavors of sherry, butterscotch and brown sugar. Then show chocolate and fruit (peach and orange peel).
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Tones of spicy Christmas puddings and aromas of soft apricots, creamy, liquor-like and flavors of vanilla (wood) and light honey tones.
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Very long, warm and nicely balanced, developing from creme brulée aromas to soft tones of oak.
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TomAndIngrid scored this whisky 86 points
Many flavors, well balanced and harmonious. Nice!-
first sweet and spices, raisins, a little bit alcoholic
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creamy, milk chocolate, dried fruits, a little wood and leather, dark cherry and chocolate
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warming, spicy and medium long
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TomAndIngrid scored this whisky 86 points
whiskyfacile scored this whisky 86 points
for full review go to https://whiskyfacile.com/2014/01/30/aberlour-18-yo-2013-ob-43/-
N: fresco, succoso elegante… e che personalità! La componente sherried è di quelle zuccherine e pulite, se si esclude una particolare, deliziosa nota minerale, come di polvere da sparo… Frutta a palate (fresca: mele rosse, frutti rossi, fragola; ma anche cotta: mele e prugne, con anche una minima sfumatura di cannella e confettura d’albicocca). Un bel cioccolato rotondo, al latte, e un bel malto briochoso completano un quadro onesto e deciso: tanta, tanta roba!, direbbe qualcuno. Sfumature di tamarindo e cola.
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P: molto ‘burroso’, con il malto che torna protagonista, assieme a intense note dolci ma “bruciate”, tipo caramello, toffee, creme brulée. Non c’è frutta rossa, piuttosto cioccolato, pesche sciroppate, ancora cola / tamarindo. Dopo un po’ l’invecchiamento si fa sentire, con legno e liquirizia. Corpo a tratti un po’ debolino, a dirla tutta. Frutta secca (nocciola, noce).
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F: cioccolato, cola, frutta secca (noce), caramello. Medio lungo e persistente.
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Glen Krid scored this whisky 85 points
Rien scored this whisky 86 points
Moses scored this whisky 87 points
RL_whisky scored this whisky 82 points
Superb value for money dram.LiquidThoughts scored this whisky 86 points
A dangerously tasty standard would of course be great in CS.-
Typically very round standard Sherrymalt with a bit of age, a lot of dark honey, red apple, a lot of caramel, even quite bright with some flower meadow, more% would really help, tangerine peel later and hints of light leather
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Extreme orange and red apple, extremely in the sense of 90% of notes, he is strong with the alcohol content unfortunately not, thyme, rosemary, grapefruit, dangerously tasty fruity, some cherry and milk chocolate, a few nuts vllt. still
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For a long time, the orange and a few more teenagers are still there, the few herbs and some malt and oak
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mr_braun scored this whisky 86 points
In cask strength that would be a very interesting candidate. But also very tasty and delicious.-
Round, sherrylastiger, Malt. Dark, ripe fruits with echoes of oak. More alcohol would be helpful.
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Full, soft, sweet mouthfeel. Sherrynoten and dried fruit in the mouth.
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medium-length finish with neat spice.
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boy_genius_ck scored this whisky 83 points
good nose (combination of elegant oloroso and sweet pedro ximenez) with a slight touch of floral, wood and toffee. but fails on taste and finish, feels too watery, texture is light therefore the nice flavors on the nose doesn’t translate very well on the palate.LuLeKock scored this whisky 84 points
malthead-1984 scored this whisky 86 points
a beautiful easy drinking paints the soft and beautiful flavors bring along but still quite light. simple but delicious!-
the first nose is very round and balanced, a sweet-sour mixture of baking fruit rises from the glass and flatters the smell buds, a little meadow and wood binds itself very nicely into the nose. Overall, he is not very intense so rather a Feungeist. I also feel a hint of cinnamon.
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the mild nose runs just as soft on the tongue, first a little oily and then comes the plum compote with a careful tingle. It stays sweet until then some Fassaromen come to it
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The finish is medium long and spicier than expected, the dried fruit is not much left, but still the mouth is nicely filled.
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Nestheth scored this whisky 88 points
A fine attempt at combining sour fruits with liqourice. Leaves a tad to improve, but works as is pretty well.Nestheth scored this whisky 88 points
This one might take a couple of glasses emptied until gotten into. It does have character. Liqourice is at the forefront, accompanied by sour fruits. Not a bad dram, not bad at all.-
Sweet - raisin, rhummish, mild sherry, honey. Liqourice. Oak.
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Liqourice, sherry, oak. Alcohol stings tongue slightly despite the percentage.
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Sour - Apricot, orange. Oak. Again alcohol reminds of its presence via warmth.
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OlivierSegers scored this whisky 86 points
Helgo scored this whisky 84 points
Unfortunately, this adult has somewhat disappointed me over time. It was one of the few bottles that have declined with the oxidation. Unfortunately!
The honest sherry gods were not superimposed at the beginning and in my view perfectly integrated. Then the whisky gave way, the notes became scarcer, the vanilla more present and much more did not come.
In total over the 18 months but absolutely fine and the age comes out.WhiskyLovingPianist scored this whisky 87 points
From a sample left over from Februarys MnC:
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2017/03/03/mnc-a-shot-in-the-dark/
I felt this was worth of quiet consideration given how taken i was by it in February [88] - but can it stand up to close scrutiny at home?
N: We have a 3% abv rise here, perhaps spelling out its intent towards a more ‘serious’ target audience? Smelling now a Lardy cake-sweetness with delicious raisins and a quiet & clean toffee=fudge=y fustiness with a strap of leather. Its far [clotted] creamier than the 12yo. Good stuff.
T: A more alert on arrival than the 12yo. Moves quickly to an Ovaltine-y=Caramac-y-malty fudgy-ness with sour cream and light yet deepish woody notes. Beds in comfortably, the sherry element rising slowly but surely. A little bees wax and more raspberry=blackberry leaf tea [like the 12yo] later on.
F: Turns in with a non-specific glow-like heat to a malty-barley>savoury=sweet finish. Biscuity woody=herbal-tea tannins at the death.
C: Very good, again. Not quite as amazing as in February, but then this sample as been around awhile - different day, different me. The 12 & 18yo work really nicely together given the close family resemblance, whilst pairing them underlines their maturation & wood management differences, This nudges a point ahead given the extra depth, but both the 12 and this 18yo are both very competent. A very realistic proposition for those looking for a Macalla-ternative - a [cheaper] substitute for their beloved Macallan 18yo. £84 vs £179 [Aug ’17].Scores a B[-]EinSpatzUnterVielen scored this whisky 84 points
EinSpatzUnterVielen scored this whisky 84 points
This one is a little chameleon and full of surprises. I've never had such perfumed notes on a malt, and I'm not sure whether I like it or not. I'm curious how he tastes me next time.-
The very first nose is TRiTOP Mandarin / Orange (a rather artificially smelling syrup of the 70's). Real surprise number 1! After 5-10 minutes lavender soap rises suddenly in the nose ... fascinating ... so let it stand again. After about 15-20 minutes then finally a classic sherry malt nose, but a bright red and fruity: vanilla, milk chocolate, bright red fruit, tangerine skin and leather
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The first sip is a sparkling blend of Fanta and Earl Gray tea. The second sip develops into sherry: vanilla, whole milk chocolate, strawberries, raspberries, light cherries, cherries, redcurrants, mandarin and orange peel. The third sip transforms the whole milk into dark chocolate, then into oily viscous mocha with Brazil nut. Vanilla and a lot of nutmeg go into white pepper, the spice is added with each sip more ...
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medium-length, tangerines and oranges, raspberries, mocha, nutmeg, towards the end again the irritating mixture of Earl Gray tea / bergamot oil and soapy lavender ...
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Rom did not rate this whisky
Caramel nose, dried fruit (almond, hazelnut). We find the same markers of Sherry in the mouth, toffee, quite greedy. The medium-length finish confirms the caramel nose.All that can be expected, honest but nothing exceptional. It would have been interesting to test it unreduced.whiskycuse did not rate this whisky
Tasting Notes:
https://whiskycuse.wordpress.com/2013/06/03/aberlour-18-yo-ob-ca-2012/lachaineduwhisky did not rate this whisky
It only needs a few% to make it a must! Enthusiasm: Nose and finish: 4/5 Palate: 3/5 Whisky n ° 1283-
Well wooded. Sherry, malt: nice presence. Rich chocolate, pecan nuts.
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Round and and spicy. Milky. A little too small.
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Back of the oak, vanilla sorbet
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hs305 scored this whisky 88 points
[December, 2013] I found this dram in a commercial advents calendar. In my old rating system (ten scales that translate into WB points: 50 - 66 - 75 - 80 - 82,5 - 85 - 87,5 - 90 - 92,5 - 95) I scored it 85. I took no detailed notes and never bought a commercial advents calender again.LiquidThoughts scored this whisky 86 points
Very nice round standard sherry in the upper age, not bad!-
Orange, chocolate, deep pear, praline, fine oriental spices, nutmeg
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Datteln! And how many! Then fine oriental spices again, orange, some malt, honey, chocolate, very much everything
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Medium long, very round and pleasant, sherry
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spigray scored this whisky 87 points
spigray scored this whisky 87 points
easy drinking whisky, very pleasant but lacking a bit of punch and complexity.
87/100-
soft and gentle sherry influence, not so much the sultana and prune bomb but more on oranges and golden raisins, very fresh.
there is also a spiciness on soft cinnamon and crystallized ginger.
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light (almost a bit weak?), juicy on mostly the same flavours as on the nose. perhaps the honey is a tad louder. good balance and very drinkable
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medium, slightly spicy, clean
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dRambo scored this whisky 88 points
Nose: honey-sweet sherry, toffee, creamy-oily, candle wax, yummy juicy oranges with grated peel, clean, elegant, after the first sip the oranges become even more intense now also spicy wood in the background
Taste: mild, delicate, very well integrated alcohol, honey sweetness with delicate-bitter fruitiness spread smoothly in the mouth, followed by a slight tingling which comes from the oak, certainly not from alcohol, light yet pleasant bitterness comes with the spice in the sooner short finish, very tasty
Conclusion: The nose is far ahead, very seductive reminiscent of the intense orange note on Glenfarclas Edition No 20. Unfortunately, he bottled with 43%, at least 3% more would have done him good, it falls off for me on the palate noticeably against the Nose. A little weak and no dilution reserve to decode the fruit flavors in the sherry and not to dilute it.WhiskyLovingPianist scored this whisky 87 points
N: Chanterelle mushroom-cask fungal with a dense oaky saltiness and more dry raisins [a la 12yo] - a Talisker [given the savoury profile], going on Glenfarclas.
T: Old & dry, like the current and excellent Caol Ila 25yo WB, though fruitier. Really displays an older style of malt.
F: Woody cocoa powder amongst other things.
C: Like the 12yo, I’ve never actually tried the 18yo either and it’s just as good as the Bunna 18yo. Full report HERE.
Scores a B[+]Allandale scored this whisky 86 points
Very good-
Rich and complex, fruity, sherry tones, creamy, chocolate.
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Soft flavours of cream, peach,and hints of ripe apricots, balanced y notes of chocolate and orange zest. Honey and oaky.
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Long warm and smooth. With all the notes of sherry, fruits oakiness and honey sweet.
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Svenson scored this whisky 82 points
Here is the rating of WHISKYDREAM.de
Aberlour 18 years The 18 years in the sherry barrel stored whisky has the typical golden brown color and also due to the barrel storage pleasant vanilla-sweet scent (caramel). Also present are notes of mash, which after a longer smell in the background step and make room for dull oak. (82)
The sherry sweetness is superficial in the mouth, coupled with distinct but not unpleasant pepper and wood aromas. Later, a long taste of dark oak remains. (82)
The departure of sweet oak wood spreads slowly, oily flowing from the mouth to the esophagus to the stomach. (83)
Overall rating: 82 points
Repurchase probability : 70% , quite a nice representative of the sherry whisky, but the competition (also in-house) is great ...
More info: http://whiskydream-de.webnode.com/tastings-az/a/Dre73 scored this whisky 85 points
Whisky that has the potential to be very nice for the day, smell promised a bit, but taste and finish do not seem to come out completely. For the good what is too dilute I think. Nevertheless, a pleasant dram.Dre73 scored this whisky 85 points
Smell is the best of the whisky, taste can not quite match that. For the good just a little higher Abv may have given him some more character.-
Fruity, peach / nectarine, plum, raisins. Sweet, honey or beeswax, vanilla, chocolate.
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Fruity, light pepper. Raisins, plum, honey.
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Somewhat short. Dry, wood, somewhat bitter. Also some honey, red fruit and chocolate.
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Dieter_W scored this whisky 85 points
My 2nd Aberlour 18 Y, he was a birthday present. He has not gotten better, but not bad either. Well, I would not have bought it again. He is an easy drinking 18er, which does not overwhelm a beginner who tastes too. He does not do anything to anyone. For my taste, he is unfortunately too boring, just cut me too smooth.-
Beautiful, very mild fruity scent. Sprinkle a light pinch of cinnamon on orange wedges and then sprinkle vanilla ice cream with tangerines and chocolate sprinkles.
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Again, the very mild, soft, fruity style continues. The 18 years are noticeable by some dark chocolate
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very short . Pity
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lincolnimp scored this whisky 87 points
lincolnimp scored this whisky 87 points
Yeah I like this, straightforward and not too heavy sherry wise.-
It does remind me of the 10 just a bit more complex, resinous, prune juice, dark caramel with a little Turkish Delight in the background.
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A little thin but there is a lot of dark fruit, mainly blackcurrant and plum mixed in with stewed rhubarb
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Medium length with a nice candied sweetness but a pleasant fizz on the tail
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zimbowskyy scored this whisky 87 points
Very fine and harmonious malt for upscale everday-drinking :) 87/100-
Apricots, nectarines, orange peel. Add some beeswax and notes of lilac. Very harmonious, clean and balanced.
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Colorful pepper, the 18 years you can tell. Almonds, roasted peanuts and some caramel. With a note that makes me think of warm muffins.
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Medium long, slightly bitter, some anise.
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hans1971 scored this whisky 85 points
djmaxliving scored this whisky 90 points
Nose- Wonderful nose, bees wax, fresh honey, braked apples, floral, rosemary, herb, fruit cake, ginger, creme brulee, lime, sherry, oak and sticky toffee apples.
Taste - Braked apples, apple juicy, sweet sherry, honey, toffee, spicy, oak, nutmeg.
Finish - spice, with the oak becoming stronger and a decent long finish.
Overall - The nose is complex and just heaven, an excellent nose for 18 years old. This needs time, leave the bottle open for an hour or 2. Not a beginners malt. 50/50 mix between the spirit and cask.
I think older whisky is in here than just 18 year old.kot1803 scored this whisky 85 points
irrerelevant scored this whisky 86 points
Notes from blind tasting-
a dash of Cologne 4711, slightly mineral, a bit alcohol, ripe maracuya, light, hard pineapple, sweet Sherry, croatien "Julischka", williams pear
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soft and full, alcohol-filled pralines like "edle Tropfen in Nuss", quite a lot of oak, but no bitterness, nutty, creamy, again the ripe maracuya from the nose, sherry-sweetness, a hint of Tequila (no cheapo!)
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medium-long with gentle Sherry and beautiful oak-spices
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Andytka3 scored this whisky 89 points
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Deep and penetrating sourish citrus knock on the door, and open up to
waves of coffee, fino sherry notes. Custard and fruit jelly build up
with raisin, apricot kernel and baked apple. Complex. some smoked bacon
and waxed meats. Interesting.
P- Big spicy wood and sweet herbs. Loud and prominent honey mead with raisins and dried fruits. Finely rounded and affluent. F- Long. Warming, bit of bitter earth at the tail with lifted compote
of fruits sweetness overlay, good strength and well matured. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
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1st Tried:- Jan 2016 / Weighted Rate:- 89pt
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Rich and sharp waves of chocolate with creamy fruits. Brandy soaked
dried fruits and burnt grass providing a consistent nose warming
sensation throughout when neat.
P- Deep sherry, cinnamon and brandied raisin. A bit of soft vanilla to cheers things up with intense chili heat on mid palate. F- Energetic, echoing liquorice and minty finish follow after a touch
of toasty burn on throat. Very chewy and spicy mouthfeel, warming. A
still wild and raring to go further 18YO.
— at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.didi1893 scored this whisky 88 points
Compared to the Aberlour 12, the nose of the 18s is less fruity, but more marked by darker and older wood notes. The taste of the Aberlour 18 is very mild and delicious. Fine wood and chocolate flavors harmonize perfectly and are reflected in the finish again. An extremely delicious whisky! I like it very, very much!-
Spicy woody aromas and rather restrained fruit dominate the first impression. Slowly, the fruit becomes more intense, creating a strong apricot aroma. Oranges are noticeable. Despite only 43% alcohol content, the alcohol is very dominant and tickles the nose. Spicy wood emerges, sweet fruit and vanilla flash over and over again through the dark wood.
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At first, a cool freshness dominates, before dark and spicy woody notes gloss over everything. A touch of nut aroma is created, very mild woody notes mingle with milk chocolate, a very pleasant aroma now dominates the taste. A touch of coffee ends the taste.
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Mild but spicy, the wood exudes a very pleasant aroma. Again, milk chocolate comes to the fore and gets more and more intense. At the end of the departure creates a fine walnut flavor.
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MM-Speyside scored this whisky 75 points
wisekyofcourse scored this whisky 83 points
On the nose: glue, spice, cinnamon, sherry then it stings at once, probably due to the opening of a new bottle!
On the palate, the feeling of an old hooch, return of leather, wood, a little wax, no chocolate (I will have to re-add it several times!), Then the old-fashioned, maderised fruits stand out!
In the final, the fruits explode little by little on a spicy background!
Disappointed by a simple finish, flat and not very long, asks to be retested.
retested:
more fruit in the mouth and a finish that continues after on the same notes, but final so longer!-
malt, spices, sweetness on caramel, a little fruit on tangerine
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cooked fruit, in a compote, spices, wood, dark chocolate, malt
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woody, caramelized, velvety, creamy and spicy!
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Kalle208 scored this whisky 89 points
Always beautiful.-
Orange, marzipan ?, sherry, vanilla, sweet creaminess. After some time in the glass more dark chocolate and more orange and vanilla
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Sweetness and spice in balance-> Salivation we stimulated, Schoki and oak, slight dryness
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medium and mild
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wbarchive_149037 scored this whisky 81 points
Too bad it is so reduced. Aberlour is, in my opinion, a malt that does not hold up the reduction and to which the bole is doing very well (see A'Bunadh). Nevertheless it remains a pleasant malt and the price remains very attractive for a sherry 18 years in these days.-
Pretty light, in line with the 12 years, on sherry choco-coffee. Enough and simple enough, he does not suffer too much from the reduction.
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Ouch, it's pretty light ... So we have a hard time finding anything. Even milk chocolate and coffee, in the line of the nose, but the mouth suffers again too much of the reduction.
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Short, necessarily.
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Butz75 scored this whisky 87 points
Opeth83 scored this whisky 85 points
pianoman scored this whisky 87 points
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Sherry. Orange, pear. Dark chocolate.
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Sherry and orange. Spices. Some chocolate.
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P.A.O.K.you_are scored this whisky 86 points
martinni scored this whisky 85 points
Bart Joosten scored this whisky 89 points
Glennie scored this whisky 87 points
jankes scored this whisky 86 points
Hobbit did not rate this whisky
By age and sherry comes complexity. Overall, a balanced, mild, full age Sherrymalt. The alcohol is well integrated throughout. I like it!-
neat sherry, oak already in the aroma, walnut, orange, caramel, vanilla and toffee, removes peach, no alcohol, raisins
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sweet, then spicy and creamy, not strong, soft and mild
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mild, oak, velvet soft, coffee, dark chocolate, quite long
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McGipi scored this whisky 82 points
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sweet, sherry, oak
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sweet, sherry, peppery, strong spices
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medium length finish
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domani scored this whisky 85 points
A fine, harmonious and well-balanced single malt with great aromas - 24.12.2014-
Orange, chestnuts, chocolate, ripe dark fruits, a bit musty
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Sweet, sherry, spices, mint, oak, light bitterness, balanced and elegant
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Lang
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wbarchive_104650 did not rate this whisky
For 18 years rather unspectacular. The finish disappoints. Probably because of the low volume percentages. A pity, I hoped for more.-
Sherry, heavy, bitter sweetie. Oranges. The alcohol is well integrated
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Coffee, barely alcohol, a very light spiciness. Honey, english jam
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medium. Oak, sweetness, spices.
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wbarchive_104650 did not rate this whisky
Koalafant scored this whisky 85 points
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Noten von dunklen Beerenfrüchten, Haferkeks, reifer Mango und Orangenschale
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Leicht würzig mit deulichen Nuancen von bitterer Orangenmarmelade und Waldhonig
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lang, süß und geschmeidig.
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recursiewhisky scored this whisky 87 points
a moreish & subtle sherried dram. Not overly complex and it doesn’t offer you huge flavours (like the A'Bunadh). No this one is quite refined, well balanced and subtle. It pairs well with most deserts (especially with a rich chocolate ice-cream!!).
A very enjoyable dram and a good after dinner whisky.
http://www.worldwhisky.nl/review-369-aberlour-18-year/-
A fresh, subtle, sweet, well balanced and delicate whisky with aromas of sweet sherry, floral tones, caramel, vanilla, demerara sugar, dried fruits (raisins, prunes, cherries, peach), orange zest, banana, pear, walnuts, oak, subtle leather, butterscotch, soft chocolate, red apple, barley, coffee, honey, ginger, cinnamon and oak spices.
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a full, soft, gentle, well balanced and delicate whisky with aromas of strawberries, red cherries, apples, apricot, orange, sweet sherry, citrus, caramel, vanilla, dried fruits (sultanas, peach, plums), chocolate, vanilla cream, soft bitter tannins, coffee, orange marmalade, liquorice root, almonds, cereals and oak.
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A medium long en slightly drying finish with aromas of crème brûlée, raisins, dark chocolate, subtle sherry, white pepper, cinnamon, slightly bitter tannins, caramel, raisins and bitter oak.
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Helgo scored this whisky 84 points
After the bottle is still 1/3 softer, it is still a little more harmonious and softer or milder in the taste. The question is, of course, if that is wanted. Immediately after opening, he was too sprightly for me. A solid 18yo who will probably never be one of my favorites, but who is fine for the current price and shows you the possibilities of the Speyside!Gneisenau scored this whisky 82 points
Dalm did not rate this whisky
Aroma: intense, sherry, oranges, raisins, vanilla
Taste: light, sherry, honey, chocolate
Finish: medium length, chocolate, oakRozenbankje scored this whisky 85 points
mer1973 scored this whisky 85 points
Mr.Edradour scored this whisky 86 points
Some drops of water makes it even smoother than it is anyway.-
Sherry, sweet, vanilla, nuts.
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Smooth and creamy with a lot of vanilla, raisins, later bitterness of oak.
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Medium long and a little dry.
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Mr.Edradour scored this whisky 86 points
Not really a sherry monster. I prefer e.g. Glendronach 15yo Revival or 18yo Allardice.Mr.Edradour scored this whisky 86 points
trygvaldo scored this whisky 84 points
Creamy and smooth. Lots of butter, great warmthPeterCr scored this whisky 84 points
Consistency in nose and taste (nose could have been a bit more exciting even) with some good complexity and nice sherry influences.
Balance score = 23/25
Total score = 84 pts
A nice step-up from the 12yo DC and 15yo DC in complexity.-
Fruity sherry nose with mix of caramel and raisins. Not overly powerful but still very nice.
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Attack is smooth, creamy and sweet (raisins, caramel fudge) followed up by some spice and some coffee (espresso). Full bodied and very appealing.
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Medium-long finish with caramel, cherry and some spices like cinnamon. Nice dynamics between sweet and spicy notes.
Finish score = 21/25
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Defeatless scored this whisky 87 points
Nose: Sweet, sherry, some nuts, hint of something sour-sweet.
Taste: Classic sweet and sour speyside, soon the sherry comes in. Vanilla and something bitter. With water it really gets creamy and reminds me of vanilla soft-ice.
Body: medium
Finish: Medium. Sweet oranges. some sherry notes. With water it gets way sweeter and nicer.
Price: For an 18yo very reasonable.
Presentation: fine. not much of the marketing blablabla, just some info.
Comments: I rather stick to the A`Bunadh, which is more a sherry monster, and a bit cheaper.malthead-sven scored this whisky 83 points
No whisky storming straight forward, takes his time in the glass, then with complex flavors, but a little too weak on the chest, I like the finish on the best-
Caramel, honey, raisins, hazelnuts, all in fine and subtle notes, later herbs such as fennel and peppermint, after-eight
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first spicy then sweet, creamy, no strong onset
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mild, but quite long-lasting oak, soft and sweet. coffee
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Koalafant scored this whisky 85 points
Class drops!-
Notes of dark berry fruits, oat biscuits, ripe mango and orange peel
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Slightly spicy with subtle nuances of bitter orange marmalade and forest honey
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Long, sweet and supple.
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Kantenmechaniker scored this whisky 85 points
somewhat artificial, but still drinkable.-
very light and fresh, a bit like effervescent, raspberry, artificial sweetness, effervescent sweet, already very fruity, but rather bright red fruits, always a slightly sourish note, some oak, becoming spicier with time, towards leather
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very sweet, fruity, again this effervescent, mixed with spicy oak
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first creamy, then drier, fruit peel, woody, still slightly sweet on sweetness
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rottendon scored this whisky 87 points
I like the strong fruitiness of the nose and its change from green to ripe to overripe. The sherry is not so obvious here. The mouthfeel is great, the finish is also very nice, but still lacks that certain something. Notes from blind tasting.-
First green apple, strong, goes quickly to red apple. Afterwards, the sherry comes up intensively, in contrast to the first two, it puts a bit crippling malty on the nose. A fermented soft note comes on, whey. Nevertheless, the sweetness continues to dominate. The apples are still there, now overripe. Slightly buttery. Warms slightly salty sweat.
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Full, strong, sweet with a clearly warming alcohol note, which is not unpleasant. Clean, ingenious mouthfeel, still apples.
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Sweet buttery, medium long, slightly astringent. Will be nutty in the end.
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irrerelevant scored this whisky 86 points
great fruit, easy drinking, looks ripe with decent oak, slightly complex, but not overwhelming, soft and round Notes from blind tasting-
a splash of 4711, slightly mineral, slightly alcoholic, ripe passion fruit, "light", slightly unripe pineapple, sweet sherry, "Julischka", Williams pear
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very soft, full-bodied, Schnapspralinen "noble drops in nut", immediately there is neat oak, but not at all bitter, nutty-creamy, the passion fruit is there, Sherry sweet, briefly a Tequila Association (no cheaper)
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Medium long with light sherry and beautiful oak
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Gloin scored this whisky 85 points
An older sherry casks whisky, probably refilled for the most part. The sherry influence is present, but not dominant, the oak is very present, behind it is a sour Brennereicharakter. I like it.
Blind tasting! In a second (again blind) attempt, he does not like me so much anymore. In the first rating I came to 86, now only 84. So there is the average 85.-
The first thought is Glenfarclas. Can not be. Dry sherry paired with sour orange notes, even a touch of lime, grass, a spicy earthiness. The sherry is clearly recognizable but not dominant, oak. The impressions are rough and direct, unfortunately with a slight alcoholic touch
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The onset is strong with pepper, light body, then the whisky is sweeter and softer, even if the memory of strong spiciness remains, the fruits are a little darker, from oranges to sour cherries, oak
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The finish is dominated by a strong oak, which is on the palate to bitterness, dark caramel, ripe, the impression of bitter wood remains long
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Laugenbretzel scored this whisky 83 points
Archer scored this whisky 83 points
filleadh mhòr scored this whisky 85 points
a well made, classic Speyside. 85/86-
oranges, walnuts, oloroso, butterscotch, leather, some cacao, oak
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it's a bit thin on oak-spice, sherry-fruit sweetness, getting drier, then fruits again like oranges, raisins. pleasant.
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medium length on bitter oranges, peaches, milk chocolate, espresso, drying.
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filleadh mhòr scored this whisky 85 points
mds51 scored this whisky 87 points
For the price a top malt, you always have in the house, here you do not go wrong.-
Strong sherry start. In addition to red fruits, there are accusations of orange and milk chocolate. In the background hide light vanilla notes and a hint of citrus. The second time you put on floral notes, which are mixed with honey.
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At first very mild in the glass, develops a very pleasant sweetness, which produces a bouquet of fruits, yummy! I was able to taste mainly red fruits like strawberries, cherries, red grapes, but also apples and peaches.
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In the Abagang show the 18 years and the barrel gets its appearance. A slight to medium bitterness comes to light, which goes in the direction of coffee notes. And initiate a medium long finish.
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Hemdl scored this whisky 84 points
Wonderfully light and mild sherry whisky, price and performance are absolutely right here. For beginners probably just as suitable as for long-term connoisseurs, although it might have been more for last last few percent by volume.-
At first only slight sherry aromas perceptible, predominantly green apples and fruity, even slightly floral notes. After some time in the glass, the sherry becomes much more dominant. The fruits disappear, instead strong and dark grapes, chocolate, raisins.
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Very gentle and mild on the tongue and in the mouth, almost too gentle. Surprisingly strong wood notes and a slight bitterness mix with soft and sweet sherry aromas, which are not as strong as the nose can expect. Very weak some milk chocolate.
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In - in view of the mildness of the Malts - long and slightly dry finish then again gentle spicy oak notes.
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Butz75 scored this whisky 87 points
Greenkeeper scored this whisky 86 points
I read quite some notes, that expressed disappointment. Can't understand that. I was surprised how well matured, rounded and how complex a quite affordable 18yo.- standard malt still can be. I like it very much and this one is (April 2015) still a very big bang for the buck.-
Strong impressions from the very beginning, still further emerging with time. Sweet sherry impressions, big, juicy oranges, vanilla sauce, raisins, even some cherries followed by a bunch of garden herbs and spices
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Surprinsingly it starts with quite a lot of wood which is getting dry and drier over time. Again typical sherry impressions, some moccha, then becoming more fruity with cherries and raisins, some vanilla, and emerging dry notes of autumn herbs and sage. Only 43% ABV, but it fits this one very well.
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middle, starts with a certain but well-balanced spiciness, embedded in hints of espresso, orange peel and leather.
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Wolv scored this whisky 86 points
Ciro scored this whisky 87 points
ARMINUS scored this whisky 84 points
Very pleasant single malt that (again) 46% vol. would be better to face. Nevertheless, absolutely recommendable.-
Oloroso-Sherry influence is noticeable. Fresh apples and unripe pear. An indefinable "artificial" (not negative) sweetie. Very pleasant in the nose. Alcohol well integrated.
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Easy entry, the impressions of the nose are repeated. Chocolate and toffee come up. Maybe a little orange and honey.
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Medium long and very pleasant.
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GLEN MAUR scored this whisky 88 points
Gearmailteach scored this whisky 83 points
Tasty, ripe and very sweet.-
Creamy-creamy sherry. Subtle fruit notes with raisins, oranges, a little pear. Milk chocolate and chocolate cake. The whisky needs time in the glass.
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Creamy-sweet sherry. Orange, oak, milk chocolate and honey. Becoming bittersweet.
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Mitellang with dark chocolate, oak, some orange.
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Armin Fuchs scored this whisky 83 points
For me: not bad - but unbalanced, not round, not deep;
the fruits are just hints, not steady …Armin Fuchs scored this whisky 83 points
FineSpirits_butler1 scored this whisky 84 points
At the beginning there may be some 'perfume' like impressions - these resolve into coffee, e.g.
It is not that round and well-balanced so that I would buy it, but it really is a good standard quality with easy drinking-enjoyment and a really good price.
Overall too unsteady though.
Tasting with Armin Fuchs.-
nutty (walnut), Sherry, malt, a lot of barley, some prime boiled beef, peeled orange, vanilla sauce, irish coffee, caramel, raisin, tender plums and cherries, full nut chocolate, latte macchiato, some yeasty impressions as well, UHU drip-free, spices underneath, wood, dry feeling in the throat, rare hints of Sherry cask, later some mocha, more pleasant, round, some honey
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citrus, getting very fruity with plums and cherries, raisins, barley is the center, some wood, light spiciness, later some vanilla, warmth, some leather, nut, light grape juice, fresh brewed coffee, hints of cocoa powder, later more chocolate, citrus, tart-sour, more fire with burnt chocolate, some sage
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orange peel and citrus, plum jam, dark chocolate, light spiciness, hints of espresso, some vanilla sauce, at the beginning dry Sherry; barley, nut, chocolate raisin, some banana peel, honey, cherries become more obvious, wine grape peel
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FineSpirits_butler1 scored this whisky 84 points
In my opinion, this is a nice and easy whisky - good standard quality.Whisky_Wolf scored this whisky 80 points
Murmelkasten scored this whisky 80 points
Crann feàrna scored this whisky 86 points
Good price for an old whisky.Crann feàrna scored this whisky 86 points
More age will not improve this whisky. 18 yo in standard expression is the maximum. Do not use water or very little; Because of age, and sherry influence it does not cope with water well. Without water: recommended!-
No water: sweetness of slightly overripe dark fruits, dark chocolate, orange zest, banana, ginger. Compact nose.
With (a tiny drop of) water: sweetness of lots of overripe fruit, chocolate, citrus in the back. Much lighter and opener nose. -
Without water! Dark, sherry arrival. Warm development of sherry, chocolate, citrus. Mouth warming.
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Long sweet finish.
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Mushinico scored this whisky 88 points
ricallende scored this whisky 79 points
Achany scored this whisky 85 points
Roelv scored this whisky 86 points
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Orange, Vanilla, Apple, Berries, Oak
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Creamy, Vanilla, Apple, Berries
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Sweet Finish ends in Berries/apple
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Adam_Woody scored this whisky 90 points
It absolutely worth every penny! It's an orchestrated interaction between different flavors!-
Sherry; Orange zest; Cinnamon; slight notes of sweet and ripe peaches or apricots
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Significant notes of sherry which is balanced by the slight bitterness from the bourban cask; Liquory sweetness corresponds with the spiciness and bitterness from bitter chocolate; ripe fruits paired with orange zests
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medium length; Domination of toffee
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ThS scored this whisky 86 points
Good whisky if you find it at a reasonable price (45 €) as it can still be the case in supermarkets.-
Very sherry: grape marc, plum, date, fig, peach (or rather peach aroma, a little chemical). Notes of nuts. Precious wood. Oak.
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Mouth a little thin and dry, it's a shame.
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Chocolate. Coffee with milk. Creamy and dry.
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ThS scored this whisky 86 points
Erik Elixir scored this whisky 85 points
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cranberries, strawberries, floral, even meaty, orange, syrup and fudge
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dried fruits, citrus - lemon, vanilla and spices - white pepper
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medium drying with spices, bitter fruits, vanilla, honey, cooking pears and orange
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Quaker scored this whisky 87 points
The price / quality ratio of this Aberlour is undeniably excellent.-
The nose is very successful and intense: a kind of mixture of peaches, apricots, vanilla and wood with a small touch of solvent as in some Japanese. A side Tiramisu also want (the mixture coffee, chocolate, butter). This nose does not have to blush in front of whiskys that would have been distilled well before him.
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The attack is frank, the alcohol is present, just enough to support beautiful notes of chocolate malt. The second wave brings with it a small grassy and mentholated side.
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The finish is of medium length on the astringent and woody aspect of this malt.
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KayMeertens scored this whisky 86 points
Huge difference in maturity with the 16YO, especially in the nose.-
Dark cherry, plum, raisin, oak, banana, red apple, pear and chocolate.
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Dark chocolate, caramel, raisin, orange, espresso, almond, cherry, plum, apple and malt.
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Dark chocolate, malt and almond.
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mister glenfarclas scored this whisky 84 points
Not bad at all, but would be better at higher alcohol strength...-
Lots of fruits, not too dark. Oranges and overripe pear. Some oak. Quite lovely.
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Soft and mellow, very malty. The oak is now dominant over the fruit. No hint of alcohol at all. Should be bottled at 48%vol in my opinion.
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Not very long finish, getting kinda dry, little bitter.
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getz scored this whisky 83 points
Aberlour is already one of our favourite distilleries thanks to the excellent a`bunadh. This 18 year old whisky was introduced in 2008 and is now one of the stars of the range: rich and fruity, with a great textured mouthfeel. A previous winner of a Gold Medal & Best in Class at the International Wine & Spirit Competition.Ivynor scored this whisky 86 points
In promo, it can be found in France around 35-40 euros, a must have in sherry for this price (outside the revival), if you have the patience to let it all air, because, I tell you at the beginning I was really far from being packed (about 79 - 80 out of 100)-
Bottle Aberlour 18 years My first sherry but from the first tasting the petition for divorce. And yet, now that only one tenth of a bottle remains, I'm starting to really appreciate this aberlour which finally is ventilated and does not return this brutal alcohol of the first glasses. After a year and a half of opening, the alcohol is finally confused with these aromas of spices, wood, bitter chocolate, oranges, vanilla. Super finally! Very sherry.
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Mouth sweet and pleasant, very melted, toffee and dark chocolate, citrus fruits, dried fruits. Waxy, a little oily, greedy. Very fine overall.
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Final with still some traces of bitterness, but concealed by a great persistence on candied orange and spices (cinnamon?).
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Mushinico scored this whisky 88 points
Furtia scored this whisky 87 points
m884 scored this whisky 87 points
Nose: Very Fruity!!, banana, tropical fruits, sherry, very nice oak, honey and almonds
Mouth: honey, sherry, oak, vanilla, flower nectar, caramel, creamy
Finish: smooth, a bit oak, sherry, medium long and slightly creamy
Comments: probably my favorite Aberlour so far, smooth and nicely balanced. Strong flavors and very fruity, especially the fruityness is great.mmaclean scored this whisky 89 points
Nose is rich and complex, milk chocolate and butterscotch, bits of peach and ripe apricots. Taste, wonderful structure and balance, soft apricots and cream, liquorice and oak with a touch of honey. Finish, very long and velvety, progression of creme brulee to gentle oak finish. Price is very good for an 18 yr of this quality and presentation is classic Aberlour in the round tubemmaclean scored this whisky 89 points
Something about this scotch is excellent. The brown sugar and dried fruits, its truly one of the nicer 18 yrs.mmaclean scored this whisky 89 points
Nice addition, anyone who loves Aberlour would be happy to order this from the UK and give Masters of Malt a call and ask for Lucy Lindfield, Let her know I sent ya:)-
Orange marmalade, vanilla, malt, fresh fruit
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Citrus in the front, malt in the middle, peaches n cream, dried apricots dipped in chocolate, also vanilla pudding fades in a stays for awhile.
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more malt with citrus on the way down. Nice finish and long. Nice with a drop or two of water to open up the bouquet
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mmaclean scored this whisky 89 points
Aberlour is one of my favorites because, I love speysides for the malty tones and citrus notes. This Bottle I received from Master of Malt because, originally I ordered a 91'Glenrothes 09'Bottling which was on there website. Then when it arrived it was the 07'Bottling and they said, SORRY for are mistake we cant get 09' how about a full refund. I replied no thanks, how about the 18 yr Aberlour and WALAA!! So that is this story. Thanks to Master Of Malt and Lucy Lindfield for helping to make it right.
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