Name: Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Brand: Aberlour
Price: 66.70 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is characterised by Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Honey, Malt Extract notes. Distilled in 1993 and aged 17 years in a single cask before bottling at cask strength in 2010, this Speyside malt from Duncan Taylor's Rare Auld series represents Aberlour's rich, sherry-influenced house style at its most concentrated. A robust single cask with the weight and complexity of nearly two decades in wood.

Question 2

Is Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) has some sweetness (63/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is a good step up for beginners with some experience — not the easiest starting point, but very rewarding.

Question 5

Is Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) costs £66.7 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 54.7% ABV, Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The sweet, honeyed character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) similar to Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) and Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Dried Fruit, Honey) and are in a similar price range. Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) costs £65.84 vs £66.7 for Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor).

Question 11

Is Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) similar to Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) and Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky share a similar flavour profile (Honey) and are in a similar price range. Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky costs £46.95 vs £66.7 for Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor).

Question 12

How does Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) compare to Big Peat at Christmas 2021?

Accepted Answer

Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) and Big Peat at Christmas 2021 are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is sweet and approachable, while Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is known for Smokey, Medicinal, Coal-gas notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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