To start with, just enjoy how sweet the first whiff of this whisky is. Rich honey. Mild spice and I’d say more fruit than flower, though other nostrils find it more floral than fruity. Go figure. Maybe we’ll just call that “balanced.”
The first sip is decidedly floral, but there is that long honey sweetness with bits of caramel. It has a light to medium body so it doesn’t linger too long and if you like your scotch with ice or water, this thins out into a really refreshing summer drink you can take on the boat! Though no flavour is overwhelming in this single malt, there are hints you can pull out, including maltiness, wood, and a little bit of smoke.
The best thing about this Aberfeldy for anyone new to Scotch is that there is no alcohol punch or burn, and it doesn’t taste at all like any wicked medicine. I gotta say, they do a great job finishing this whisky to smooth it out, the angels taking a fair share.
Overall, the Aberfeldy 12 year old is not overly complex, though it has nice body and a range of flavours in its profile that you can enjoy. This is a clean, enjoyable, affordable bottle of single malt. Thanks to the folks at Aberfeldy Distillery!
Aberfeldy 12 year
60 cad 40usd 30gbp
Pros
- easy introductory scotch
- balanced flavour profile
- great value for its price point
- light for summer
- nice with ice
Cons
- not a lot of cons