Aberlour Glenlivet 12 Year Scotch

Type : Scotch
ABV : 86
Producer : Aberlour Distillery
Country : Scotland
Size : 750ml
Description :

Speyside Single Malts that were bottled in the 1970's and 1980's  often used the addition Glenlivet. This doesn't always mean that the whisky was distilled at The Glenlivet. It could also be a mere reference to the region where the spirit was produced. Quite confusing if you ask me! The Aberlour distillery as we know it today was constructed in 1899 by Charles Doig. Earlier buildings were destroyed twice by fire, respectively in 1879 and 1898. Aberlour is currently owned by Chivas Brothers Ltd, part of the Pernod Ricard Group.

Colour: Orange Liqueur
Nose: This Aberlour does not give away its Aromas very easily.Sherry, Coconut, Malt and Caramel are there right from the start accompanied by a Vegetable tone. It is light Oak, Raisins soaked in Rum, Walnuts, Vanilla, Buttered Toast and hints of Leather, Dried Apricots, Cinnamon and Black Espresso.   

Palate: A higher ABV of around 46% would have helped the delivery of this Aberlour. As it is,Single Malt Quite Dry, slightly Bitter and a bit Thin on the Palate. The Sherry is still there of course along with assorted Dried Fruits and Nuts, light Oak, Vanilla, Toffee, Orange, light Pepper, Nutmeg, Ginger and light Alcohol.

Finish: Quite short with some Orange, Mandarin, Almonds, Pepper, Nutmeg, Dried Fruits, Nuts and a touch of Vanilla.

Aberlour Glenlivet 12 Year Scotch

Type : Scotch
ABV : 86
Producer : Aberlour Distillery
Country : Scotland
Size : 750ml
Description :

Speyside Single Malts that were bottled in the 1970's and 1980's  often used the addition Glenlivet. This doesn't always mean that the whisky was distilled at The Glenlivet. It could also be a mere reference to the region where the spirit was produced. Quite confusing if you ask me! The Aberlour distillery as we know it today was constructed in 1899 by Charles Doig. Earlier buildings were destroyed twice by fire, respectively in 1879 and 1898. Aberlour is currently owned by Chivas Brothers Ltd, part of the Pernod Ricard Group.

Colour: Orange Liqueur
Nose: This Aberlour does not give away its Aromas very easily.Sherry, Coconut, Malt and Caramel are there right from the start accompanied by a Vegetable tone. It is light Oak, Raisins soaked in Rum, Walnuts, Vanilla, Buttered Toast and hints of Leather, Dried Apricots, Cinnamon and Black Espresso.   

Palate: A higher ABV of around 46% would have helped the delivery of this Aberlour. As it is,Single Malt Quite Dry, slightly Bitter and a bit Thin on the Palate. The Sherry is still there of course along with assorted Dried Fruits and Nuts, light Oak, Vanilla, Toffee, Orange, light Pepper, Nutmeg, Ginger and light Alcohol.

Finish: Quite short with some Orange, Mandarin, Almonds, Pepper, Nutmeg, Dried Fruits, Nuts and a touch of Vanilla.

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