Jeff – 83

Glen – 87

Aberfeldy is the heart of the popular Dewar blends but is not widely available as a single malt. It does appear that the distillery is on the verge of changing that with a new marketing push. I was very impressed with the 12 year old, and found it more enjoyable than the 21 year old. It has a heavy citrus nose, a light body and a very satisfying medium finish. At a price point of around $35 this one is a bargain that should do very well. It opened up nicely with just a touch of water.

Nose: Lemon grass with an under current of lemon oil, a touch of honey, pineapple, young but in a good way
Body: Light and a little oily
Finish: Sweet malty character that’s medium length and very satisfying

A flavorful and easy drinking winner and one you should add to the collection.

Glen – 86

A sophisticated malt that has a great balance of subtle yet competing flavors. Like many mature drams that haven’t been finished in specialty woods, you have to spend some time nosing this one since the flavors are so subtle and complex. I picked up vanilla and sweet oak in the nose with a light under current of peat. The body was light and the finish medium and warming. I liked the 12 year old slightly more since the flavors are more pronounced but the 21 year old is a very different type of malt. Elegant and well balanced but the price (in the $150 range) seemed too high.

Nose: Very subtle with notes of vanilla, sweet oak, tannin and a light smokiness
Body: Coats the mouth, very flavorful
Finish: Medium length and warming, some spice

A special malt that Highland fans will love.