Aberfeldy 10 Year Old 2014 Milroy’s Soho Selection 56% 70cl

Highland maker Aberfeldy is known for its orchard fruit-forward flavour profile, and this signature continues here in this vibrant Soho Selection release. Aged for 10 years in a dechar-rechar hogshead, it offers the abundance of apple and pear, alongside a tropical fruit basket, backed by decadent baked goods. A sweet treat in whisky form.

Tasting notes:

Nose: A fresh, vibrant nose opens with apple, pear and peach notes, set against a filo pastry and banoffee pie backdrop. Vanilla custard and rhubarb crumble notes develop in the glass, accompanied by custard cream biscuits, strawberry leaf and freshly cut grass. Solera ice cream, fruit salad sweets, Solera ice lollies and chocolate eclairs amp up the sweetness.

Palate: The orchard fruit notes of the nose evolve into a tropical haul, with black pepper and a touch of subtle tea set within the sweetness. Strawberries and cream, tinned peaches and lemon gelato come to the fore within a texture that is creamy but never cloying.

Finish: Gentle baking spices and flaky baked goods emerge on the medium-length finish.