SMWS 54.62 (Aberlour 9yo 2008/2018)

SMWS 54.62 (Aberlour 9yo 2008/2018)

2018, SMWS 
Single malt - Speyside 
Pale gold, hints of bronze
61.2% ABV
Dram

Nose: Malted grains, acacia honey, white grapes, lemon zest, hints of marzipan. With water, marzipan, malted grains, honey, hints of coffee. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, astringent, hot, tingly. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Lemon zest, malted grains, acacia honey, honeydew melons, kiwifruit, ginseng, hints of pear drops. With water, kiwifruit, malted grains, coffee, starfruit. 
Finish: Long. Wasabi, marzipan, white grapes, acacia honey, kiwifruit. 

Comments: 

Malty and spicy, this Aberlour was titled ‘Wasabi Marzipan’. I certainly get the marzipan and wasabi, but it’s not the most forward note. I’d say the fruit and honey notes predominate, especially once water is added.

Verdict:

I like this.