XOP Aberlour 25 Year Old 1994

Whisky: Aberlour 25 Year (1994), Douglas Laing XOP

Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside

ABV: 55.9%

Cask: Refill Hogshead

Age: 25 Years (Distilled June 1994, Bottled August 2019)

Nose: Citrus, buttery pastries, dried grass, herbal, hints of spearmint and melon, bit of spirited prickle at first, white pepper, ginseng, subtle earth and moss.

Palate: Medium-bodied, honey, herbal tea, dried citrus, mint, tarragon, hints of summer florals, ginger candies with hints of white pepper and tingly Szechuan peppercorn, lingering woody notes.  With water more chocolate and malty pastries.

Finish: Medium-length with subtle earthy notes of ginger and mint.