What are the key flavor characteristics of Aberlour 12 Years Old whisky?

Aberlour 12 Years Old is known for its red apple fruitiness, sherry cask sweetness, and rich chocolate flavor. It offers a warm, balanced taste with a slight spicy finish.

What types of casks are used for this whisky?

It uses a Double Cask maturation process, combining high-quality Bourbon casks and Oloroso Sherry casks, providing both the subtle vanilla notes of Bourbon and the dried fruit sweetness of Sherry.

Is Aberlour 12 Years Old suitable for beginners?

Yes, absolutely. Aberlour 12 Years Old has an ABV of 40% and features a gentle, distinctly sweet profile, making it an ideal entry point to understanding the sherry style of the Speyside region.

Which region of Scotland does this whisky come from?

Aberlour is located in the famous Speyside region of Scotland, renowned for producing elegant, fruit-rich single malt whiskies.

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Aberlour 12 Years Old, 40%

Name: Aberlour 12 Years Old, 40%
Brand: Aberlour
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Aberlour 12 Years Old, 40%

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Aberlour 12 Years Old - Speyside's Classic Sherry and Bourbon Double Cask Mastery

Experience Aberlour's signature style. This 12 Years Old whisky combines traditional and modern distilling wisdom, serving as the perfect starting point to savor the ultimate flavors of the Speyside core region.

Basic Specifications

Brand	Aberlour
Alcohol By Volume (ABV)	40%
Cask Type	Oloroso Sherry Cask and Bourbon Cask (Double Cask)
Region	Speyside, Scotland
Volume	700ml

Online Tasting Notes Reference

Aroma: Soft and rounded, with enticing fruity notes of red apple.
Palate: Delicate sherry flavors, achieving a perfect balance between fruitiness and rich chocolate.
Finish: Warm and long, interwoven with sweetness and a slight spicy sensation.

Product Details

Aberlour 12 Years Old is the distillery's most popular core expression. This single malt whisky utilizes the 'Double Cask Maturation' technique, aged for a minimum of 12 years separately in selected traditional oak casks (Bourbon Casks) and Oloroso Sherry Casks, before being married together. The Bourbon casks impart delicate vanilla notes to the spirit, while the Sherry casks infuse rich dried fruit and spice aromas, resulting in a balanced and profoundly layered complexity.

Read More Brand Story

The Aberlour distillery is situated in the heart of Speyside, Scotland, with a history dating back to 1879. Founder James Fleming chose the location at the confluence of the Lour Burn and the River Spey—a meeting point of tradition and nature. Legend has it that the spring water here was blessed by St. Drostan, providing a pure and pristine water source for distillation.

Aberlour consistently adheres to its motto, 'Let the Deed Show,' focusing on exquisite craftsmanship. Its most famous characteristic is the expert utilization of Sherry casks. In the 12 Years Old expression, enthusiasts can clearly taste the profound sweetness derived from the Oloroso Sherry casks interwoven with the elegant freshness brought by the Bourbon casks. This 'Double Cask Maturation' is not only Aberlour's hallmark but also represents a high achievement in the pursuit of balance in Scotch whisky.

The distillery still retains many traditional techniques, such as sealing the barrels without glue or metal nails, using natural onion or barley husks instead, ensuring the purest respiration of the spirit with the outside air during maturation. Whether you are a whisky novice or a seasoned connoisseur, the rich yet approachable character of Aberlour 12 Years Old consistently makes it stand out among Speyside whiskies.

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