Aberlour A'Bunadh Alba Cask Strength Batch #005 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Alba refers to Quercus Alba, the type of American White Oak that are used to mature A’Bunadh Alba. Coincidently, Alba is also the Scots Gaelic name for Scotland.
The English name refers to the light colour of the bark of some species. American Oak trees grow much faster than most European Oak species and can live for hundreds of years. Mainly found in Eastern North America, American white oak's durability as well as its ability to hold water and oxygenate it make it favorable for bourbon barrels. American oak is denser and harder than French oak, making barrels less prone leakage.
Using only 1st fill American Oak barrels that previously held Bourbon whiskey to preserve the intense sweet flavours. Further concentrating the flavours in every single drop, this is as close as you can get to experiencing whisky straight form the cask. Using a small number of carefully selected casks highlights the hand-crafted spirit and the willingness to produce a single malt of the highest quality.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Pale gold with a delicate straw-to-honey glow, a light, sunlit hue that speaks of restrained, oak-driven refinement.
Nose
Sweet orchard fruit aromas of fresh green apple and juicy pears mingle with lavender honey, vanilla cream and a lift of sherbet lemon.
Palate
An opening surge of citrus lemon zest and tangy grapefruit gives way to rich all-butter shortbread, soft baked apples and a hint of sugared almonds, finishing with creamy vanilla and a warm, lingering sweetness.
Finish
Smooth and sweet, with a lingering note of toasted almonds that lingers softly on the finish.
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