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"Nose: Sea-salt, peat sherry. Body: Full, smooth. Palate: The dryness of the whisky itself is at first offset by the sweetness of the sherry character. As the palate develops, the salty notes in particular emerge."

"The early aroma is a combination of malt, wood and sea breeze; the later bouquet is a deliciously harmonious, even creamy marriage of maritime atmosphere and malted barley. Palate entry is chock full of biscuity, peaty, tobacco leaf tastes; the midpalate stage is sweet. Concludes strong, firm, slightly hot, pungent and briny. The best-kept secret of Scotland’s Western Highlands. Best Buy." 85-89 pts.

"Medium golden color with a touch of orange. Delicate aromas of mild creamy vanilla, roasted nuts, and chocolate. A very smooth and even entry leads to a dryish medium-bodied palate with sweet toffee, oaky spice, star anise, and oloroso Sherry notes. Finishes with a tasty fade of sweet chocolate and nuts. Very even, balanced, and delicious."

"Amber color. Dried sour cherry, oiled suede, honey and delicate spice aromas follow through on a supple entry to a dry medium body with prominent leather, nutskin, and cola nut notes. Finishes with a long, spice and chalk accented fade." Silver Medal.

"Pale amber color. Aromas of warm salty buttered nuts, toasted biscuit, orange blossom honey and delicate spice follow through on a supple, round entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with layers of cocoa, dried fruits and vanilla bean. Finishes with a long, smooth fade with lots of wood spice and fine tannins. A fun, utterly delicious and flavorful Speyside." Gold Medal.

"Opening aroma is assertive, dry, with peppery scents of barley husk, grainy oil and cracked wheat wafer; seven more minutes bring out a mildly sweeter, slightly vanilla bean, brown rice-like side. Palate entry is pleasantly prickly, textured and moderately sweet; at midpalate, the taste profile turns stunningly sappy and resin-like. Finishes dry to off-dry and keenly resiny." 85-89 pts.

As with most Aberlour whisky, this 12 Year Old single malt has been matured in two types of cask. This double casking adds depth of character as well as balanced notes of fruits and spices. Colour: Golden amber with hints of ruby red Nose: Very soft and rounded with fruity notes of red apples Palate: Sherried character and fruity aromas balanced with a rich chocolate, toffee, cinnamon and ginger spiciness Finish: Warming and lingering. Sweet and very slightly spicy

"Bright golden amber color. Aromas of buttery caramel corn kernels, honeyed date bread, and Provence bath soap follow through on a supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with oil texture and floral honey and delicate spice fade. A pleasant sipper." Silver Medal.

"Brilliant golden amber color. Sweet toffee, anise, heather, and brown butter aromas. A soft entry leads to a supple, dryish medium-bodied palate with sweet toffee, peppery spice, and mint flavors. Finishes with a spicy, mineral, and toffee fade. Refreshing and refined."

"First nosing exposes dry scents of walnuts, grass and dark toffee. Entry is malty and vanilla—extract bittersweet; midpalate is silky, creamy, Sherry sweet, pruny and black raisin-like. Ends on a dark chocolate note that’s chewy, medium-sweet and satisfying." Best Buy. 90-95 pts.