Kendall, I suspect it is the variety that the stores choose to carry that costs that much. I'd have to check the range of Aberlour offerings. The store I've been doing a lot of this testing at has the lowest prices I've seen around the region, so I can't imagine they would spike up the price on that one whisky.

BillD, as usual, you give very good advice. I like your characterization of the Highland Park. I'll keep in mind your Talisker or Springbank remarks - the Sheildaig Highland I liked is characterized as having things you describe in Springbank.

SRS