Aberlour 15 Year Old 2000 Cadenhead’s

Aberlour 15 Year Old 2000 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask bourbon hogshead bottled 2015 by Cadenhead’s for the Small Batch series. 234 bottles.

Aberlour

Aberlour Distillery was founded in 1826 in the town of Aberlour in Scotlands Speyside whisky region and is situated on the northern edge of Ben Rinnes mountain which accumulates snow and rainwater across its peaty moors and supplies cold, soft spring water to the distillery. Around a half of the spirit produced from Aberlours four copper stills is destined for single malts whilst much of the rest contributes to the Chivas brands of blended scotch. Aberlour malt whisky is matured in ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks and Aberlour Abunadh single malt whisky has matured solely in sherry casks. Aberlour Distillery has a visitor centre offering a distillery tour and is an established participant in the popular Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival.

Nose: Dry and malty with hints of raisins, almonds and dried apricots. Perfectly balanced nose on this dram.

Palate: Gooseberries. Malty with melted butter, honeycomb and faint white pepper, the palate is very lively and so enjoyable.

Finish: Waxy fruits with bursts of limes, kiwi fruit and then fading to melted white chocolate.