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Technical information
- Producer
- Aberlour
- Type
- Whisky
- Country
- Scozia
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 43.0%
- Aging
- 12 years
- Aromatic profile
- Fruity, spicy, vanilla, honey
- Ingredients
- Malted barley, water, yeast
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels, ex-sherry and bourbon
- Distillation method
- Distillation in copper stills
- Number of distillations
- 2
- Filtration
- Not cold filtered
- Color
- Golden amber
- Consumption
- Neat, with water or ice
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Aberlour 12 Years Old Whisky is a single malt that comes directly from the heart of Scotland, specifically from the Speyside region, renowned for producing some of the world's most smooth and aromatic whiskies. This particular Aberlour expression is a true gem for whisky enthusiasts, offering a perfect balance of sophistication and complexity of aromas.
Aged for 12 years in a combination of sherry casks and bourbon barrels, this whisky immediately stands out for its amber color with golden highlights, providing the palate with a rich and enveloping experience. On the nose, intense notes of ripe fruit like plums and caramelized apples emerge, along with hints of chocolate and a delicate spiciness. The oak wood offers a pleasant backdrop of vanilla and honey, harmoniously blending with the sweeter notes.
On the palate, Aberlour 12 Years Old Whisky is characterized by a smooth and velvety texture. Flavors of dark fruit intertwine with those of dark chocolate and sweet spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, culminating in a long and persistently warm finish with an elegant aftertaste of walnut and smoky wood.
Served neat or with a splash of water to release additional aromatic nuances, this whisky is ideal for ending an evening beautifully or accompanying a deep conversation. Its complex range of aromas and flavors also makes it an excellent candidate for pairing with dark chocolate or aged cheeses, elevating every sip to a unique sensory experience.
Aberlour 12 Years Old Whisky is more than just a drink; it is a celebration of time and tradition, an invitation to pause and savor the moment, making it an exceptional choice for connoisseurs and whisky lovers around the world.
Aged for 12 years in a combination of sherry casks and bourbon barrels, this whisky immediately stands out for its amber color with golden highlights, providing the palate with a rich and enveloping experience. On the nose, intense notes of ripe fruit like plums and caramelized apples emerge, along with hints of chocolate and a delicate spiciness. The oak wood offers a pleasant backdrop of vanilla and honey, harmoniously blending with the sweeter notes.
On the palate, Aberlour 12 Years Old Whisky is characterized by a smooth and velvety texture. Flavors of dark fruit intertwine with those of dark chocolate and sweet spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, culminating in a long and persistently warm finish with an elegant aftertaste of walnut and smoky wood.
Served neat or with a splash of water to release additional aromatic nuances, this whisky is ideal for ending an evening beautifully or accompanying a deep conversation. Its complex range of aromas and flavors also makes it an excellent candidate for pairing with dark chocolate or aged cheeses, elevating every sip to a unique sensory experience.
Aberlour 12 Years Old Whisky is more than just a drink; it is a celebration of time and tradition, an invitation to pause and savor the moment, making it an exceptional choice for connoisseurs and whisky lovers around the world.
Distillery
Aberlour
SpeysideScotland (United Kingdom)Since 1879
Aberlour is a Scottish Speyside single malt producer known for its double cask maturation (ex-bourbon and sherry) and for the cask-strength A'Bunadh line. It belongs to the Chivas Brothers / Pernod Ricard group.
- Speyside single malt
- Double Cask Matured: combined use of ex-bourbon and sherry casks for many expressions
- A'Bunadh: cask-strength line matured in Oloroso butts
- Founded by James Fleming (operations started 1879)
- Part of Chivas Brothers / Pernod Ricard
Specialities
- Scottish single malt
- aged whisky
- sherry-cask whisky
- cask strength whisky
- double cask matured
The story
The Aberlour distillery was founded by James Fleming in the late 19th century (operations on site began in 1879 with first recorded productions around 1880). Ownership changed several times in the following decades; today the brand is managed by Chivas Brothers, part of the Pernod Ricard group. Throughout its history Aberlour has developed expressions matured in bourbon and sherry casks, and has released special editions and distillery bottlings.
Distillation
Distillation in pot stills (batch): pairs of wash stills and spirit stills as the traditional setup for single malt.
Ageing
Maturation in casks: many expressions combine aging in ex-bourbon casks (American white oak) and in sherry casks (Oloroso) — double cask maturation practices; A'Bunadh is matured exclusively in Oloroso butts and bottled at cask strength.
Raw materials
- barley
- water
Representative products
- Aberlour 10 Years
- Aberlour 12 Years (Double Cask Matured)
- Aberlour 14 Years (Double Cask Matured)
- Aberlour 16 Years
- Aberlour 18 Years (Double Cask Matured)
- Aberlour A'Bunadh (cask strength, Oloroso sherry)
- Aberlour Casg Annamh
- Aberlour White Oak 2007-2017