Master of MaltAberlour 9-year-old 2009

This independent single malt Scotch whisky from Aberlour was distilled in 2009 and bottled at 9 years old for a 2018 release. It comes from a single cask and is bottled at a relatively robust 49.5% ABV, so it is likely to show a more individual character than a large-batch release.

As a Speyside whisky, it sits within a style often associated with malt sweetness and fruit, though a refill butt usually suggests the cask may have allowed the distillery character to stay more visible rather than adding heavy oak influence. For a novice drinker, expect a youthful but focused whisky where the spirit and cask are both likely to play a clear role.