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Aberlour A'Bunadh Batch 52

fruity malty
4.6
(2)€60Scotland, Speyside, Single Malt

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In 1975, distillery workers in Speyside uncovered a sealed bottle of Aberlour from 1898, wrapped in old newspaper. That find inspired A'Bunadh, Gaelic for the original. The idea was to recreate that rich Victorian style. This batch is built entirely on Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. It arrives at natural cask strength, with nothing chill filtered away. The result is dense and warming. You get raisins and prune, dark chocolate, and a dusting of cinnamon and ginger. Honey and orange soften the edges. Each batch differs slightly, so this one carries its own character. Pour it neat and let it bloom.

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Aberlour

The Aberlour distillery is located in the Speyside region of Scotland and was founded in 1879 by James Fleming. The distillery draws its water from the nearby mountain, Ben Rinnes, which is known for its pure and soft water. Aberlour produces a range of single malt whiskies, including the 12-year-old, 16-year-old, and A'Bunadh, which is a cask-strength expression. The distillery uses traditional copper pot stills and maturation takes place in oak casks, resulting in whiskies that are rich and complex with a fruity character. The Aberlour distillery has a long-standing relationship with the famous French cognac house, Martell, and have collaborated on a number of limited edition whiskies.

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About the Aberlour A'Bunadh Batch 52

Aberlour A'Bunadh Batch 52 is a cask strength single malt Scotch whisky from Aberlour in Speyside, Scotland. Bottled at a powerful 60.5% ABV, it is matured entirely in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. The name means the original in Gaelic. It pays homage to founder James Fleming, who started the distillery in 1879. The story behind this whisky is unusual. In 1975, workers found a time capsule holding a bottle of Aberlour from 1898. A'Bunadh was created to recreate that old sherried style. Each release is bottled at natural cask strength without chill filtration. That keeps the texture thick and the flavours intense. On the nose and palate, the sherry influence is everywhere. Expect raisins and sultanas, sweet prune, and plenty of dried fruit. Dark chocolate and nougat add richness. Warm spice follows, with cinnamon, ginger, and allspice. A thread of honey and orange brings balance. There is even a touch of marshmallow and raspberry underneath. Because Aberlour A'Bunadh Batch 52 is non chill filtered, the spirit feels full and oily. The Speyside character shines through the bold sherry coating. This is a whisky for people who love big, dessert-like single malts. It rewards slow, patient sipping. Enjoy it neat to feel the full force of the cask strength. A few drops of water can open up the fruit if you prefer. Either way, Aberlour delivers a deep and generous dram. It is a true benchmark for richly sherried Speyside whisky. Each numbered batch from Aberlour is slightly different, which makes collecting them part of the fun.