New Release: Aberfeldy 1996-2014 Official #6978 Distillery Exclusive

The nuances of the sherry cask coexisted with Aberfeldy's characteristic profile. Aberfeldy ABERFELDY 1994-2014 OB #6978 56.9% The aroma features baked apple, dried fruits like raisins, berry and apricot jams, chocolate, a hint of coffee, toasted barley, good woodiness, rich, smooth on the palate with a thick, viscous texture. The flavor expands with a rich sweetness blending berry jam and honey, depth from woody and tannic notes, slight leather and spice. A rich, full-bodied malt with a long finish. 【Very Good】 This is the 1994 single cask from Aberfeldy Distillery, number #6978. Although no details are provided, the nuances of a sherry cask can be sensed. The aroma clearly presents raisins and chocolate, with a strong jam-like fruitiness of concentrated fruits, alongside the charred notes of baked apple and toasted barley. The woodiness confidently asserts itself. Upon tasting, the smoothness is surprising for its ABV, with a viscous texture and powerful, aromatic expansion. The rich sweetness of jam-like fruits blending with Aberfeldy's characteristic honey leaves a strong impression, while the pleasant tannic bitterness of wood and tannins deepens the flavor. The full-bodied, rich malt leaves a long finish. Tasting was enjoyable and satisfying with substantial drinking pleasure.