Aberlour – A'bunadh Alba Batch 007

Aberlour A'bunadh Alba Batch 007 is a cask strength Speyside single malt from Aberlour Distillery, which stands at the foot of Ben Rinnes. A'bunadh means 'the original' in Gaelic, and the name honours the founder, James Fleming. Alba refers to Quercus alba, the American white oak, and is also the Gaelic name for Scotland. The whisky matured in American white oak casks that previously held bourbon, and it is not cold-filtered. The nose is oily and fruity, with ripe apples, rowan berries, tropical fruit and vanilla, turning dusty and oaky with time. The palate is rich, creamy and full-bodied, with white pepper, dry oak and a hint of citrus. The finish is medium long, dry, fruity and softly spicy.