(price $143.99)

The deliciously smooth, double cask aged Aberlour 18 Year is the premier offering from the producer. The nose is rich and complex, with notes of toffee and butterscotch combining with ripe peach and bitter orange aromas. The palate, likewise, is superbly structured, with initial notes of soft apricot and cream, offset by developing flavours of old leather and oak, with a touch of honey. All that leads to a very long and well balanced finish, progressing from crème brulée to a gentle oak flourish.