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Aberlour A'Bunadh Single Malt Scotch

Aberlour A'Bunadh Single Malt Scotch

4.3· 627 ratings

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$99.97at InternetWines.com, last seen Oct 31

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Our take on the Aberlour A'Bunadh Single Malt Scotch

Aberlour A'Bunadh is a cask-strength Speyside single malt aged in Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at about 60% ABV, with no age statement. Each batch is numbered and varies slightly in strength and flavor, so the bottle you buy is a snapshot rather than a fixed recipe. It is a big, sherry-forward dram built for slow sipping with water. Expect to pay a premium over standard 12-year sherried malts, and prices have climbed as the batch releases have gained a following.

Best forSherry-cask Scotch fans who want intensityCask-strength drinkers comfortable adding waterGift buyers for a whisky enthusiastCold-weather sipping and after-dinner pours
Pros
  • Full-bodied Oloroso sherry character: dark chocolate, black cherry, ginger
  • Cask strength near 60% gives room to dilute to taste
  • Batch variation makes each release a little different
  • No chill filtration and natural color, as expected for the style
  • Strong reputation among sherried-malt drinkers
Cons
  • High ABV is harsh neat for newcomers
  • No age statement, so you pay for style rather than years
  • Batch-to-batch inconsistency can disappoint if you loved a prior batch
  • Premium price versus Aberlour 12 or 16
  • Needs water; drinking it straight wastes the complexity

Aberlour A'Bunadh Single Malt Scotch prices at every store

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Aberlour A'Bunadh Single Malt Scotch price history

Lowest price we've seen: $99.97 on Oct 31 at InternetWines.com. Tracked across 1 store since Oct 31.

What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers rate it highly as a sherry bomb, praising the rich dark-fruit and chocolate profile and the value of a cask-strength malt at this level. The main complaints are the fiery proof for neat drinking and inconsistency between batches.

Pros
  • Deep sherry sweetness with dark chocolate and cherry
  • Generous cask strength for the money
  • Rewards adding a splash of water
Cons
  • Too hot and alcoholic neat
  • Batch variation means flavors shift release to release
  • Price has risen over the years

Specifications

Whiskey Type
Scotch
Subtype
Single Malt
Grain
Barley
Origin
Scotland
Type
Single Malt
Age Statement
NAS
Barrel Type
Oloroso Sherry Casks
Bottling Strength
60%
Mashbill
Barley
Producer
Aberlour
Finish
Sherry, Memorable, varying
Aroma
Spice, Sweet
Flavor
Black cherries, Dark chocolate, Ginger
Body
Full
Fruit
Medium
Oakiness
Medium
Spice
Medium
Sweetness
Medium
Region
Speyside
Distillery
Aberlour
Bottle Size
750ml
Bottle Type
Standard
Typical Users
Whiskey Connoisseurs, Whiskey Enthusiasts

Questions and answers

Is Aberlour A'Bunadh worth the price?
For sherry-cask fans who want cask strength, yes. It delivers a dense, dessert-like dram that competes with pricier sherried malts. If you prefer gentler 40-43% whisky, the standard Aberlour 12 is a better buy.
How does it compare to Aberlour 12 or 16?
A'Bunadh is younger in style but far more intense: higher proof, heavier sherry influence and no age statement. The 12 is softer and easier; the 16 is rounder and more expensive. A'Bunadh is the boldest of the three.
Should I add water?
Yes, at around 60% ABV a few drops to a small splash opens the cherry and chocolate notes and tames the burn. Start with a little and add more to taste.
Why does each batch taste different?
It is bottled in numbered batches from sherry butts, with strength and cask selection varying slightly each time. That is intentional, but it means a bottle from one batch may not match another.
Is it chill filtered or artificially colored?
No. A'Bunadh is bottled without chill filtration and without added coloring, which is part of its appeal for enthusiasts.
When is it cheapest?
Prices vary by batch and retailer, and older batches can carry a collector premium. Watch for store sales and compare across shops rather than assuming the newest batch is cheapest.
What do buyers say about the Aberlour A'Bunadh Single Malt Scotch?
Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 627 ratings.