Last weekend I worked with Aberlour for the second year running at Whisky Live Paris. It is always a fantastic experience for several reasons. First, Whisky Live Paris itself is a whirlwind of an event, with far more exhibitors, stands, and tastings than you can possibly cover – even across three full days, including the trade-only session. Second, as with most whisky festivals, it is the perfect chance to meet old friends and make new ones. This year was no exception, and it was especially great finally meeting some Whiskybase contacts in person I had been chatting with for months (looking at you, Nate and Brent). Third, there are the endless drams to sample during breaks – far more than anyone could realistically manage, even over the full length of the show. And finally, though perhaps the simplest reason, I really enjoy working with Aberlour. It is a brand I connect with, one that I can talk about naturally and enthusiastically.
Those three lively days wrapped up on the evening of Monday, 29th September, leaving me with plenty of new memories. To mark the occasion, I opened a pair of Aberlour-Glenlivet 9-year-olds. As the name suggests, these are definitely not recent bottlings.
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