Not so long ago we reviewed Aberlour a’bunadh Batch 49 and today we place it against the latest Batch 50 .

Aberlour a’bunadh (59,6%, OB 2014, Oloroso sherry butts, batch n°50)

Nose: thick sherry, dried figs and dates, sultanas. majbe just a tad more closed than batch #49, with seemingly a bit more oaky touches. Waxed oak. Water opens it up a little. Chocolate and leather as well as some Seville oranges. Mouth: very big again – hot and flavoursome. Hints of cherries, rapsberry jam, nuts and nougat. Then dark caramel and coffee. Again a bit more oak...