A'Bunadh means 'originally', while Alba has a double meaning: directly translated as 'Scotland', the term also refers to the Latin 'quercus alba', in other words, white oak. A'bunadh Alba is an atypical heir to the famous Aberlour distillate, aged exclusively in hand-selected first-fill American oak casks. The result is what Graeme Cruickshank , Aberlour's master distiller, describes as 'notes of caramelized apple and tarte tatin balanced by a lighter floral note from the distillate's alcohol'.
Nose: Citrus, tropical fruit and malty sweetness. Floral notes (rose and violet), fresh vanilla beans, candied orange and creamy fudge.
Mouth: Malted barley underscored by popcorn, brown sugar and warm porridge. Bere barley offers a smooth texture with sweet aromas of apricot, peach, melon and candied orange.
Finish: Milk chocolate, crushed barley and crème brûlée with a hint of mango, orange blossom and sweet honey.
Nose: Teacher's whisky offers aromas of honey, cereal and sweet fruit, with a hint of smoke. Mouth: On the palate, there are notes of vanilla, caramel, black pepper and dried fruit, for a richly flavored experience. Finish: The finish is soft and warm, with lingering notes of fruit and spice. A well-balanced, enjoyable whisky.
Nose: Annandale Man o'Sword whisky reveals intense aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla and toffee. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals rich notes of toasted grain, oak and honey, with a hint of black pepper. Finish: The finish is long and warm, giving way to lingering flavors of dried fruit and spice.
Nose: Laphroaig 10 years bt.15 Cask Strenght reveals intense notes of peat smoke, sea salt and dried fruit. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals powerful flavors of peat, burnt wood and caramel, with a creamy, smooth texture. Finish: The finish is long and lingering, marked by notes of pepper, candied fruit and vanilla, leaving a warm mouthfeel.