Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2015-03-21 | Good/Very Good

Aberlour 12 Year Old Official Tall Bottle Circulated in the 1980s

Aberlour ABERLOUR 12yo OB 40% Circulated in the 1980s
Bottle #アベラワー(ABERLOUR)
It was a very pleasant official old standard. Aberlour ABERLOUR 12yo OB 40% Circulated in the 1980s The aroma has a good old sherry, ripe oranges, caramel, slightly damp barley, light leather and earthy notes. On the palate it is smooth with a slight viscosity, reminiscent of diluted marmalade and plum jam, with a good balance of sweetness, acidity, and a subtle tannic finish. [Good/Very Good] This is an official bottle of Aberlour 12 Year Old in a tall bottle, circulated in the 1980s. The aroma gives off a good old sherry with accompanying fruity and caramel notes, while the barley has a refined impression, along with slightly leathery and earthy characteristics, which are very appealing. When tasted, it offers a delicate balance of jam-like sweetness and acidity, along with the tannic finish from sherry, resulting in a pleasant drinking experience. It's the type of whisky that one would drink immediately after opening at home.