Aberlour a'bunadh Batch No. 81

Profile: The Aberlour a'bunadh Batch No. 81 at a glance

• Originally: A'bunadh is Gaelic and means "from the origin
• Natural: Bottled without Dyes and without chill filtration, in cask strength
• Limited availability: The a'bunadh is bottled in small batches

Portrait: What makes the Aberlour a'bunadh Batch No. 81 special

Aberlour has been one of the top international brands since the late 80s.
Aberlour is one of the creamiest malts ever, with a clear Sherry note and a distinct toffee character.
The a'bunadh (Gaelic: from the origin, the original) is the finest bottling from the house of Aberlour.
For this single malt, bottles are used that correspond to the The shape is reminiscent of the old Scottish apothecary bottles.
The bottles are sealed with wax, as was customary in the past.
Aberlour does not use the usual wooden stoppers for barrel storage and uses cork instead.
The cork stoppers are intended to facilitate the evaporation of coarser aromatic substances, resulting in a softer whiskey.

Aberlour's 81st batch of the coveted a'bunadh (Gaelic: "from the origin").
For this bottling Spanish exOloroso sherry casks selected and natural - i.e. without dyes and without chill filtration, bottled in cask strength - "from the origin".

Tasting Notes: This is how the Aberlour a'bunadh Batch No. 81 tastes like

• Nose: intense spicy aromas, paired with sweet sherry, juicy oranges and the scent of fresh pralines
• Palate: soft and creamy in taste with clear notes of oranges, black cherries and dried fruits, plus an elegant ginger note and dark dark chocolate - above all sherry and spicy oak
• Finish: robust and intense in the finish, with bittersweet tones of exotic spices, again the chocolate and the oak