Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2016-11-30 | Good/Very Good

Aberfeldy 25yo Official 40% circa 2000

Aberfeldy ABERFELDY 25yo Original Bottling 40% circa 2000
Bottle #アバフェルディ(ABERFELDY)
A gentle and delicious vatting with a soft, pleasant flavor. Aberfeldy ABERFELDY 25yo Original Bottling 40% circa 2000 The aroma is softly refined and pleasant, with notes of orange marmalade and honey, faint chocolate and plum, tea, rich oak, and a hint of peat in the background. On the palate, it offers a soft, gentle mouthfeel with concentrated orange, a slightly chewy texture, honey-like sweetness with body, a touch of acidity, and a clean, lingering finish that feels heavier than the ABV. 【Good/Very Good】 This Aberfeldy 25yo Original Bottling was released around 2000. Due to its long maturation period and post-bottling aging, the aroma and flavor are gently pleasant. While it contains sherry elements, they are not dominant. It is likely a vatting from different cask types, resulting in the diverse aroma profile described above. The honey-like sweetness was present but not overpowering for Aberfeldy, remaining as one element among others. This is a warm, approachable malt with a positive impression, enjoyable both simply and when appreciating its complex aromas.