Finally got some Arbelour Abunadh

[chiefmd]

Finally found a specs near me that had some Abunadh. I got batch 39. Can't wait to get home and try this out.

 

[chiefmd]

So at first sip (without ice or water) I was overwhelmed with a strong taste and alcohol burn on the back. After reviewing AVB's review on this..again..I put a cube of ice in the snifter and let it melt. Makes all the difference in the world! Now I'm getting a cool dark orange sherry oak taste. This is definately a treat as the sherry orange taste IMO makes this a scotch seperate from all the others I have tried. The ice brought out the that dark sherry nose. I haven't tried ice or water with any of the other scotches I have but I won't drink this one without it again.

What makes this so special is the way that you approach it. Definately a great reward when approached right.

 

[Not A Nice Person]

I love that stuff. It's my "special occasion" bottle more often than not!

~Boar

 

[Greggj77]

X2 the A'bunadh reminds me of the holidays. I probably drink 3/4 of a bottle or more between Thanksgiving and Christmas and then a few spotted drams throughout the year. It has inadvertantly turned into my holiday beverage. It is funny how sometimes the mind can compartmentalize and assign flavors with events / seasons.

No matter how you slice it. The A'bunadh is right up there on my favorites.

Enjoy you got a good one!

 

[chiefmd]

I could see where it would be a holiday drink. It can make you pretty warm haha

 

[Greggj77]

I could see where it would be a holiday drink. It can make you pretty warm haha

Also eases interactions with certain family members.

 

[Aussie Shaun]

Nectar of the Gods my friend.

Slainte.