Abelour 10 Year Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky is a definitive example of a Speyside Single Malt. It is matured in a combination of sherry and bourbon oak casks for a minimum of 10 years. Abelour 10 Year Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky is surely one of the most complex Single Malts in its class. As tasting malt whisky is a very personal experience, here are some aromas identified by whisky connoisseurs when nosing Aberlour 10 Year Old. A classic Speyside single malt, matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks. Welcoming, vibrant and rewarding. Colour - Gold. Nose - The dry, fresh, fruity aromas of early autumn apples and pears are subtly enhanced with sweet notes of vanilla and mint toffee. Taste - Exceptionally smooth and creamy, with spicy-sweet nutmeg and honey combining with the dewy freshness of autumn fruits. Finish - Long, soft and warming. David Boyd - Aberlour Chief Blender Malt, spice, mint toffee, autumn fruits, apples, pears, plums, hint of peat, custard, sherry, nuts, buttery. Michael Jackson - Malt Whisky Companion Biscuit, peppermint, nutmeg, berry. Charles MacLean - Scotch Whisky Caramel, pine, bubblegum. Wallace Milroy - L'almanach du whisky pure malt Heather, honey , sherry. F. Paul Pacult - Kindred Spirit Almond, spearmint.