Aberlour 12 Years Single Malt Whisky

The Aberlour 12 years old is a double cask matured whisky. The flavour is influenced by using ex Bourbon American oak casks and ex sherry casks for no less than The Aberlour Distillery was founded in 1879 and is a beautiful distillery settled in a romantic setting at the foot of Ben Rinnes which is situated five miles south of Dufftown in Banffshire. The site in which Aberlour sits was an ancient distillery which produced spirit using illicit spirits many years before and was badly damaged due to neglect and fire damage. Aberlour continues to win local and international awards making it one of the most renowned and best malts on the market. With this whisky you will experience sweetness with traces of honey and nutmeg. A warm soft whisky full of fruitiness and mouth coating delicious flavour. Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a fine example of how the distinctively crisp, citrus character of Aberlour’s new distillate is deftly softened by double cask maturation. Traditional Oak and seasoned Sherry butts are both used to great effect, as the mellowed spirits within are combined to deliver a subtly balanced flavour. Sweet and spicy whisky in golden amber with hints of ruby colour. The 12 year-old expression is a fine example of how the distinctively crisp, citrus character of Aberlour’s raw spirit is deftly softened by double cask maturation. Traditional oak and seasoned Sherry butts are both used to great effect, as the mellowed spirits within are combined to deliver a subtly balanced flavour. Aberlour 12 Year Old Tasting Notes Colour: Golden amber with hints of ruby. Nose: Soft and rounded, with fruity notes of red apple. Palate: A fine sherried character, balanced with rich chocolate, toffee, cinnamon and ginger spiciness. Finish: Warming and lingering – sweet and slightly spicy. Alc 40%