Aberlour 2003 The Distillery Reserve Collection

BrandAberlourCask#9043
SeriesThe Distillery Reserve CollectionVintage2003
BottlerDistillery BottlingBottled2019
Casks1st fill ButtAge16yo
ABV59.1%Non-Cillfilteredyes
Whiskybase ID136494Natural coloryes
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Remarks:
Nice sherry matured malt, a little more on the spicy side than the 14 year old

Overall I rate this Whisky 90/100 points

  • Nose: 90/100 points
    spicy notes of sherry, dried fruits, oak, lots of plums and raisins, some citrus fruits in the background, very light chocolate

  • Taste: 90/100 points
    strong sherry notes, dried fruits, plums, raisins, spicy, oak, some pepper, later becoming slightly bitter with some citrus fruits

  • Finish: 90/100 points
    somewhat sweet, intense sherry notes, very fruity, some chocolate, oak, later becoming bitter

Review written on 2021-01-22