Aberlour a'bunadh Batch No. 76

Profile: The Aberlour a'bunadh Batch No. 76 at a glance

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

Portrait: What makes Aberlour a'bunadh Batch No. 76 special

The Aberlour a'bunadh Batch No. 76 comes from one of the most traditional distilleries in the Scottish Speyside region. The Aberlour distillery was founded in 1879 and has been one of the leading international whisky brands since the late 1980s. It is known above all for its particularly creamy style, intensive sherry cask maturation, and the distinctive toffee character of their malts.

The a'bunadh range – Gaelic for "from the origin" – is a tribute to the distillery's historic roots. It is matured exclusively in former Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at cask strength Bottled, without chill filtration or the addition of colorings. Bottling takes place in heavy bottles reminiscent of old apothecary jars, traditionally sealed with wax.

A special feature of Aberlour maturation is the omission of the wooden stoppers commonly used in cask aging. Instead, corks are used, which allow for slower but more targeted evaporation. This allows for the escape of coarser aromatic substances, which contributes to the development of a particularly smooth and balanced whisky. The a'bunadh is considered the most original and authentic expression of the Aberlour style.

Tasting Notes: This is how Aberlour a'bunadh Batch No. 76 tastes like

• Nose: The bouquet of this powerful single malt opens with an intense spiciness, which immediately awakens the senses - it is accompanied by a rich sweetness of the Oloroso sherry, which blends harmoniously with juicy oranges and the seductive scent of fresh pralines - an expressive and inviting first impression
• Palate: On the palate, the Aberlour a'bunadh Batch No. 76 soft, full-bodied, and creamy - the sherry influences carry strong notes of ripe oranges, black cherries, and dark dried fruits - an elegant ginger note provides a subtle spiciness, while dark chocolate lends a deep, almost velvety complexity - spicy oak gives the flavor backbone and structure
• Finish: The finish is powerful and long-lasting - bittersweet tones of exotic spices linger and combine with the dark chocolate and the prominent oak to create an intense finish - a robust finish that impressively underlines the depth and complexity of this batch