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Aberfeldy
16 year old
madeira cask
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Distillery:
Aberfeldy
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Company:
Dewars & Sons
Parent company:
Bacardi
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Cask Maturation
15 years matured in American oak barrels, Finished for 12 months in two types of Madeira casks; Ex-Malmsey and Ex-Bual
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Strength
40% ABV
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Note
Global travel retail exclusive
Batch 2918
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Price
65-80
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Country:
Scotland
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Region
Highland
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Adres
Aberfeldy Perthshire PH15 2EB United Kingdom
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Website:
Aberfeldy.com
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Type:
Single Malt
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Volume:
100cl
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Age:
16 year old
Taste note
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Colour:
Deep amber
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Nose:
Apple purée, keylime pie, honeycomb, vanilla candles, toffee popcorn and some very faint floral notes. hints of burned oak and nutmeg.
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Palate:
Vanilla fudge, butterscotch, sandalwood, honey, nuts, toffee crisp bars, poached pears and apple strudel.
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Finish:
Aromatic long finish with , honey, vanilla, cinnamon spices linger, with some apple chews and gentle oak.
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Conclusion:
Its a impressive long finish with 12 months in Madeira casks. You can definitly taste the integration of the Madeira cask with the 15 years maturation in American oak. Great combination and would recommend it for whisky drinkers that like Christmas cask and Madeira finishes.
Flavor profile
Spice
Smoke
Citrus
Sweet
Wood
Rich fruits
Other aromas
- Wood
- honey
- Citrus fruits
