Aberlour Double Sherry Cask Finish 18 Year Old Batch No. 003 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

You have to get the bottle out of the tube in order to identify the batches on these older Aberlours. This one's number three in the series, matured for 18 years and finished in both Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks. We presume that the intent of the batches is to introduce subtle variations to tasters, probably by varying the ratios of PX vs oloroso casks. According to Aberlour, in this example you get flavours of apricot, chocolate coated raisins, liquorice root and freshly grated nutmeg. The PX sherry comes through the finish which has lasting sweetness. Serge Valentin of whiskyfun.com says these bottlings are so easy to drink, they should come with a warning: "Never pour more than 2cl in your glass at any time, and never refill before your (or your guests') glass is totally empty, or you won't control anything." Consider the price when compared with 'conspicuous consumption' equivalents like Macallan and this is looking like an attractive proposition. 43% Alc./Vol.