Review #275: Aberlour A'Bunadh Batch 60

Speyside - NAS - NCF - NCA - $80- 60.3%

Aberlour has a classic Sherry Bomb release called Aberlour A'Bunadh.  They have gone through 65+ batches so far.  I have several of them and they are usually very enjoyable.  It can be hard to compare without drinking them side by side but I will try my best.   

Color - Tawny

Nose - Apricots, vanilla ice cream, generic dried fruit, rice pudding, raisins 

Palate -  Apricots, dates, vanilla, simple syrup, new oak
Finish - Medium - Figs, apricots, new wood, chocolate.  Its a touch hot and has a touch of raw oak.

Overall - 7 - The nose on this one is a little off character with a lot of new wood popping over the muted sherry fruits.  The palate and finish on this batch are simple but for the most part tasty.  It drinks a lot hot and has a touch of raw oak but not enough to ruin the experience.  I would have not been disappointed to pick up a bottle of this batch but I would probably let the next batch be released before picking up another bottle.  

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Rating system is price influenced as it is based on my shopping decisions when buying a bottle.

10 Best in Show

9 Great Dram for Special Occasions

8 Worthy of consistent spot in my collection

7 Worth picking up a bottle if in the mood

6 I would buy a bottle if it went on sale
5.5 I really enjoyed but it will never be priced at where I would buy a bottle

5 I would drink it happily if offered

4 I would drink it if offered on the rocks

3 Maybe some soda will make this potable

2 I'll Pass

1 Toilet cleaner

Inclusive Ratings

Overall 6.1

Standard Deviation 0.92

Skew 0.66

Kurtosis -0.16