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Aberlour
12 Year Old Double Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch

Date Tasted: 6/6/2022

Country: Scotland

Alcohol: 40%

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91 Points

Gold Medal

Exceptional

$56

Aberlour
12 Year Old Double Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch

Date Tasted: 6/6/2022

Country: Scotland

Alcohol: 40%

Amber color. Aromas and flavors of honeycrisp apple and blanched almonds, buttered apple pie crust, molasses dipped plum, and toasted coconut sprinkled on bananas foster with a round, full body and a long finish with notes of apple pie with vanilla and honey drizzle, grilled pineapple, and tangerine and lavender blossoms. A classic example of Speyside orchard fruit coated in honey; this one’s a Rum drinker’s Scotch.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Rich & Full
	Aroma:	honeycrisp apple and blanched almonds, buttered apple pie crust, molasses dipped plum, and toasted coconut sprinkled on bananas foster
	Flavor:	Same as aromas with notes of apple pie with vanilla and honey drizzle, grilled pineapple, and tangerine and lavender blossoms
	Smoothness:	Normal
	Finish:	Long
	Enjoy:	Enjoy on its own
	Bottom Line:	A classic example of Speyside orchard fruit coated in honey; this one's a Rum drinker's Scotch.

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Aberlour
12 Year Old Double Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch

Aberlour
12 Year Old Double Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch

Tasting Info

The Producer or Importer

Pernod Ricard USA

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Speyside Single Malt Scotch

Top Rated for
Speyside Single Malt Scotch

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Full Review

Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch

Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch

Tasting Info

The Producer or Importer

Pernod Ricard USA

Their Portfolio

Speyside Single Malt Scotch

Top Rated for Speyside Single Malt Scotch

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Aberlour
12 Year Old Double Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Aberlour
12 Year Old Double Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Top Rated for
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Scotch Whisky