2023 Aberlour A’bunadh.

A Sherried Masterpiece

The 2023 Aberlour A’bunadh Batch #77 is a remarkable single malt Scotch whisky that showcases the power and complexity of Oloroso sherry maturation. This limited-edition release is part of the iconic A’bunadh series, which is renowned for its robust and intense flavor profile.

A Symphony of Sherry and Spice

The nose of the 2023 A’bunadh is a captivating blend of aromas. Mixed spices, praline, and spiced orange intertwine with deep, rich notes of Oloroso sherry, creating a harmonious and inviting fragrance. The palate is a symphony of flavors, with orange, black cherries, dried fruit, and ginger dancing alongside dark bitter chocolate and the warm embrace of sherry and oak. The texture is full-bodied and creamy, providing a luxurious mouthfeel.

A Robust and Intense Finish

The finish of the 2023 A’bunadh is both robust and intense, lingering on the palate with bitter-sweet notes of exotic spices, dark chocolate, and oats. The high ABV of 60.8% adds to the complexity and intensity of the flavor profile, making this a truly unforgettable whisky.

A Tribute to Tradition

The name A’bunadh means “the original” in Gaelic, and this whisky is a fitting tribute to Aberlour’s founder, James Fleming. Each batch of A’bunadh is handcrafted from start to finish, ensuring a rich and complex flavor profile that is reminiscent of moist raisins and homemade fruit cake. The cask strength bottling results in a deeply intense, sherried whisky that captures the essence of traditional Scottish whisky making.

60,8% ABV, 700ml.

Batch #77.

Nose: Aromas of mixed spices, praline and spiced orange harmonising with rich, deep notes of Oloroso sherry.

Palate: Orange, black cherries, dried fruit and ginger spiked with dark bitter chocolate and enriched with Sherry and Oak. Full bodied and creamy.

Finish: Robust and intense with bitter-sweet notes of exotic spices, dark chocolate and oats.

Meaning ‘the original’ in Gaelic, A’bunadh is made in homage to Aberlour’s founder, James Fleming. A’bunadh is a Whisky hand-made from start to finish with each batch being created to ensure a rich and complex flavour of moist raisin, and homemade fruit cake. It is bottled at cask strength resulting in a robust and deeply intense, sherried Whisky.