Aberlour 18 years old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 50 cl 43%

Where the Lour Burn meets the River Spey, at the heart of Speyside's most classic whisky landscape, Aberlour has been distilling malt since 1879.

Expert description

Aberlour 18 Year Old Double Cask Matured Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Aberlour is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks and oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, bottled at 43%. The distillery was founded in 1879 by James Fleming at the confluence of the Lour Burn and the River Spey, a location that gave the distillery both its name — 'mouth of the chattering burn' — and the soft, iron-free spring water still used in production today. Aberlour has been owned for decades by Chivas Brothers, part of the French drinks group Pernod Ricard, and is at the same time France's best-selling single malt whisky, a result of the distillery's long-standing ties to the French market. The 18 Year Old undergoes double maturation: the whisky first matures in ex-bourbon casks before a significant portion is transferred to oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, giving it its characteristic combination of soft sweetness and deep fruitiness.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with raisins, orange peel and a soft sherry sweetness, backed by dark chocolate and a hint of oak spice.

Palate

The palate offers dried fruit, walnuts and a smooth sweetness, with layers of cinnamon and an undertone of apple pie.

Finish

The finish is long and warming, with sherry, brown sugar and a closing hint of smoke.

Specifications

Name: Aberlour 18 år Double Cask Matured Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Aberlour
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon and oloroso/Pedro Ximénez sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5000299620144

Flavour profile

Sherried · Fruity · Creamy · Spicy

Investment potential

Low – An 18-year-old double-matured single malt from one of Speyside's most respected distilleries, where the long maturation and the complexity of the sherry casks give it clear collector appeal within its segment.

Did you know?

According to an old Scottish legend, the monk St. Drostan hid in a cave behind what is now Aberlour's spring while fleeing Viking raids — the very same spring water the monk once drank from is still used in the distillery's production today.

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Frequently asked questions about Aberlour 18 år Double Cask Matured Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

What does Aberlour 18 Year Old taste like?

It offers dried fruit, raisins and walnuts with a smooth sherry sweetness, while the nose carries orange peel and dark chocolate. The finish is long and warming with brown sugar and a hint of smoke.

What does 'Double Cask Matured' mean?

It means the whisky first matures in ex-bourbon casks before a large portion is transferred to oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks for further maturation, giving it its characteristic combination of sweetness and fruit depth.

Is Aberlour 18 Year Old worth its rarity?

The long 18-year maturation combined with the complexity of the sherry casks and Aberlour's reputation as one of Speyside's most respected distilleries make it a whisky of clear quality within its segment.

How is Aberlour 18 Year Old best served?

Best at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass so the aromas can fully develop. A few drops of water can open the sherry notes further.

Why is Aberlour France's best-selling single malt?

The distillery has held close ties to the French market for decades, and its sherry-driven, fruity style has proven especially well suited to French taste preferences.

Where is Aberlour Distillery located?

At the confluence of the Lour Burn and the River Spey in Speyside, Scotland — a location that gave the distillery both its name and its soft spring water.