Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask 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. Aged in both traditional oak and seasoned sherry butts, the mellowed spirits are combined to deliver a subtly balanced Speyside single malt of genuine elegance — golden amber with hints of ruby, sweet and spicy, with a warm and lingering finish.
Appearance
Golden amber with hints of ruby — the warm, inviting colour of a whisky shaped by sherry butt maturation.
Aroma
Soft and rounded, with fruity notes of red apple leading a gentle and approachable bouquet. The sherry cask influence adds a subtle sweetness and depth that complements the crisp Speyside distillate beneath.
Palate
A fine sherried character — fruity aromas balanced with rich chocolate and the warm spice that defines the Aberlour house style. Sweet and spicy in equal measure, with the double cask maturation delivering a subtlety and balance that is immediately satisfying.
Finish
Warm and lingering — the sherry butt influence carrying the chocolate and spice notes long after the glass is empty.
Pairs With
Dark chocolate, dried fruits, Christmas cake, and aged hard cheeses. A natural companion to a quiet evening and nothing else in particular.
The Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask expression is matured in two distinct cask types — traditional oak and seasoned sherry butts — which work in complementary fashion to soften the crisp, citrus character of Aberlour’s new distillate over twelve years. The mellowed spirits from each cask type are then combined and bottled to deliver a whisky of subtly balanced flavour, with the sherry butt influence providing the characteristic ruby hints, fruity depth, and rich chocolate notes that define this expression.
Producer History
Aberlour distillery has stood on the banks of the River Lour in the heart of Speyside since 1879 — one of Scotland’s most celebrated single malt distilleries, renowned for its mastery of sherry cask maturation and the distinctive crisp, citrus character of its new distillate. Named after the Gaelic Obair Lathair, meaning ‘confluence of the streams’, Aberlour draws its water from the Ben Rinnes mountain and has been producing whisky of exceptional quality and consistency for nearly 150 years. The Double Cask 12 Year Old is the distillery’s signature expression — an accessible and beautifully balanced introduction to everything that makes Aberlour one of Speyside’s most beloved distilleries.
