Aberlour 12 Year Old
Aberlour 12 Year Old is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Aberlour, known for its 12-year age statement and Double Cask Matured style. The expression combines the distillery’s crisp citrus-fruited spirit character with maturation in American oak and sherry casks, giving it a rounded profile of fruit, sherry richness, cocoa, toffee and spice.
Aberlour 12 Year Old is officially described as Double Cask Matured, bringing together American oak and sherry cask influences. Pernod Ricard identifies the expression as Aberlour 12 years old at 40% ABV, while the current Whisky.my listing specifies 70cl. The producer describes the style as softening Aberlour’s crisp citrus new distillate through double cask maturation.
In the glass, Aberlour 12 Year Old shows a gold and amber colour with a ruby hue. The aroma is round and smooth, led by fruity red apple. On the palate it brings sherry richness with fruit, cocoa, toffee and warming spice, before a sweet, gently spicy finish that lingers without feeling heavy.
This 12-year-old Speyside single malt suits whisky drinkers who enjoy approachable sherried Scotch with a smooth, fruit-forward profile. Serve it neat to appreciate its cask balance, or add a small splash of water if preferred. It is suitable for relaxed sipping, sharing after dinner, or gifting to fans of classic Speyside whisky.
Product Highlights
- 12-year-old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky
- Double Cask Matured with American oak and sherry cask influence
- Officially listed at 40% ABV
- Smooth, sherried profile with red apple, cocoa, toffee and spice
Product Information
- Brand: Aberlour
- Type: Single Malt Whisky
- Country: Scotland
- Region: Speyside
- Age: 12 Year Old
- Alcohol: 40%
- Volume: 700ml
Why choose Aberlour 12 Year Old?
Aberlour 12 Year Old offers a clear Speyside single malt profile with a verified 12-year age statement and Double Cask Matured character from American oak and sherry cask influence.
Who is Aberlour 12 Year Old best for?
Aberlour 12 Year Old is suited to drinkers who enjoy smooth, approachable single malt Scotch with sherried fruit, cocoa, toffee and warm spice rather than heavy peat.
What is Aberlour 12 Year Old?
Aberlour 12 Year Old is a 12-year-old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Aberlour. It is a Double Cask Matured expression bottled at 40% ABV, combining American oak and sherry cask influence for a smooth profile of red apple, sherry, cocoa, toffee and spice.
What does Aberlour 12 Year Old taste like?
Aberlour 12 Year Old offers Round and smooth, with fruity red apple notes; Sherry-led and fruity, with cocoa, toffee and warming spice; Long, sweet and gently spicy.
How should Aberlour 12 Year Old be served?
Aberlour 12 Year Old is best served neat or with a little water; its cocoa, toffee and spice notes also make it suitable alongside simple chocolate or nut-based desserts.
