1992 Aberlour 12 Year Old "Single Cask #1653 - First Fill Bourbon Cask" Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

We've long felt that the Aberlour 12 year was one of the great deals in single malt. Now, Aberlour has stepped it up a bit by releasing their double-matured malt (like Balvenie, but not advertised as such) in a higher proof (48%), non-chill filtered edition. The difference is remarkable. It's so much better that I want to forget the normal Aberlour exists. The fruit pops more, the richness is spicier, and the finish is longer. I love high-proof whisky that isn't cask strength, and this is now a new favorite. Lots of sherry, lots of Fig Newton cookie, lots of goodness going on here--including the price. Add this one to your bar, you won't be sorry. (David Driscoll, K&L Spirits Buyer)