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Отзывы об Aberlour A'bunadh (No Batch) в целом положительные: его описывают как мощный, насыщенный шерри-виски с нотами вишни, сливы, изюма, шоколада, табака и специй. Часть отзывов отмечает, что это удачный ранний релиз, хотя не все считают его лучшим в серии.
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В текстовых отзывах Aberlour A'bunadh (No Batch) чаще всего описывается как насыщенный шерри-виски с выраженными нотами вишни, сливы, изюма, шоколада, табака, специй и дуба; встречаются упоминания орехового профиля, кожаных и травянистых оттенков, а также длинного тёплого послевкусия. Несколько отзывов подчёркивают его мощность и полноту, а также то, что он хорошо раскрывается после добавления воды. При этом отдельные отзывы отмечают серные и пороховые ноты, горечь и вяжущий финиш, а также сомнения в соответствии высокой оценке.
Относительно консенсуса: в текстах есть как минимум два отзыва, которые прямо называют этот релиз удачным или эталонным для своего времени и отмечают его высокое качество по сравнению с более поздними партиями, но также присутствуют отзывы, где он оценивается как не лучший в серии или как не оправдывающий ожидания. Поэтому можно говорить о преобладающе положительном восприятии с оговорками, а не о единодушном мнении.
собрано 23/34 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-10-20T16:21:36Z · источник evidence
нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
I see that this was the start of a very good concept. In my opinion, Aberlour has learned over time how to improve the consistency and the taste of this series. This one was very interesting, no doubt, but not the best A'Bunadh I've ever tasted.
нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 90
For me this "No Batch" stands out a bit. It seems to be an intermediate between the 100 Proof and the rest of the A`bunadh`s. It`s smoother and somewhat lighter (in color). Maybe a bit "crafted"
Great whisky, totaly different than another bottle a'bunadho No Batch that I have tasted a month ago. That one was absolutly light and full of fresh fruit, this one is heavy, and woody. But still very good. Great quality, completely unattainable in the current batch
caramel, burnt sugar, plums, raisins, tobacco, sweet spices, chocolate, oak, red fruits, these early A'bunadh were of very high quality
An amazing whisky I got a real wow effect
нос 91 · вкус 100 · финиш 90
90 Nose: the so-called effect of the old botle is already manifested - dusty cabinet, prunes, tobacco, woody notes Taste: pleasant, warm, cherry in chocolate, caramel, vanilla ... a drop of varnish ... Finish: long and pleasant. Very edible molt. I love those. There is no alcoholism at all, despite almost 60%. Ideal for smoking a pipe or cigar.
How did this wine get 89.35 points? My face is full of doubts and puzzles.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
85 |
what! Karen Wheat! Is the barrel strong version for 12 years? Or is it the 2020 version of the barrel strong for 18 years, or the 2017 classic cut? In short, it is a typical Eddington Sherry bucket, of course, I certainly know this is Abel. Slight sulphur, old leather, toffee, dried fruit, dark chocolate, creamy aroma, slightly fleshy. 85 |
| Вкус |
79 |
The caramel, the sweetness is outstanding, the spiciness is also outstanding, the sesame pepper is connected. There are dried apples and fennel in the middle, which are closed with chocolate. The wine has medium strength, strong irritation, and strong scratching sensation. It should be tasteless, it should be thick and not thick, and it should be palatable or unpalatable. p78b80 |
| Финиш |
79 |
Chocolate, rotten citrus, medium bitter, astringent, unremarkable. 79 |
Very exciting to get an insight into the original version.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
89 |
Somewhat closed. Dried plums and raisins from trail mix. |
| Вкус |
91 |
Subtle cherry with reserved sourness. A pleasant spice accompanies every sip. |
| Финиш |
89 |
Medium length |
This dram showcases a quality Oloroso cask influence with a dense, heavily nutty profile. The palate carries a coating, oily mouthfeel that tends to emphasize the underlying dryness, suggesting that a few drops of water might be needed to fully open it up. While its overall performance clearly deliver a step above current standard releases, the experience ultimately does not quite live up to the hype surrounding it.
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 89
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос 90 · вкус 93 · финиш 92
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
91 |
Clearly expressed cherry bone. After standing up - some spices and eucalyptus, thick plum-cherry jam and a little bit of tobacco. Powerful and energetic, the degree is felt, but |
| Вкус |
91 |
take turns appear - cherry, wood, black currant, a little allspice |
| Финиш |
90 |
very long aftertaste, chocolate, coffee and white pepper |
Very good middle-of-the-road-old-school sherry matured whisky. Not too old, but not too young, either imho. Pretty sweet on the tongue, needs some sips to spead out and coat the whole mouth, but when it does, it's tons of joy. Perhaps not as complex/excellent as some later batches in the 10s and 20ies, but still a benchmark at a time when there weren't many if any competitors (cask strength, fully sherry matured, ever continuing small batches) around. Chapeau, Aberlour!
"Released in over a decade ago, this is the original No Batch release of Aberlour a`Bunadh. An incredible collector`s item which is likely to fly of our shelves in minutes, this is a rare find, particularly for lovers of the intense a`Bunadh series." TMOM
Nose 21.5, taste 21.5, finish 21.5, balance 21.5
Nose: notes of ripe sherry, raisins, oak barrel, chocolate, some fruit jam Taste: Nice combination with notes of sherry turning into notes of wine. some chocolate and tea. In the background, light forest fruits in the form of berries Rating: 90 | 100 Quite long finish with a strong sherry aftertaste that turns into dry wine notes. Another item that you cannot pass by indifferently. It opens nicely after adding some water. Highly recommendable whisky!
So so, strong thought of a GlenDronach 1972, nice! This really smells like a nice paxarette sherry aged whisky. With one sip you immediately cover the entire tongue. Beautifully full like Brigitte Bardot's breasts, deliciously sweet like a croissant with red jam mix, and spicy like the best chocolate. This checks everything I desire in a whisky. Almost alien.
Amber, with shades of ruby. Notes of complex honey-drenched fruit (sultana, marmalade, peaches, apples), toffee, treacle, and hint of mint. Full, rich texture and lush body. Long, warming, moderately spicy finish.
нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 92
The first A´bunadh bottling is without Batch Number.
нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 93
The start of a beautiful range. Rumour has it that when the second pair of stills were put in in 1975, a time capsule was discovered behind the name plate, containing an 1898 newspaper about the distillery fire wrapped around an 1898 bottle of Aberlour. The workmen who discovered the bottle polished off four-fifths of the bottle during their lunch break, but the remains of the bottle went off to the laboratories in Keith, and were analysed. A`bunadh is an attempt to recreate this single malt. The word a`bunadh is roughly translated into English from Scottish Gaelic as "original." (source: Wikipedia)
нос 93 · вкус 91 · финиш 92
Smell: plum jam, very fruity, ripe strawberries, almond essence for cake, wet tobacco somewhere in the background Taste: cherry in spirit, a bit sour, tobacco, leather, gingerbread with spices, plum finish Rating: 7
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Smell: Ah, the nasty smell of sulfur. The smell of gunpowder is too strong, so put it to play. Blackcurrant dried fruit, chestnut cake, burnt wooden barrel, brown sugar pudding, caramel popcorn, cheese yogurt, licorice plum syrup. The firepower is still strong and slightly restless. 87/100 Taste: Sulfur, toasted oak, caramel cinnamon, star anise, sweet and sour plum syrup, dark chocolate, cigarette, bitterness of leather, Chinese herbal medicine 87/100 Body: soft, concentrated, heavy body 87/100 Ending rhyme: long, brown sugar, coffee beans, wood residue Overall: 87/100