Aberlour Whisky

Aberlour Single Speyside Malt Whisky

Aberlour (pronounced ‘Ab-er-LAU-errr’) sits at the base of the rugged mountain range, Ben Rinnes. Nestled in the village of the same name, the distillery was founded by Peter Weir and James Gordon in 1826, though Peter was to pull out a year later. The village lies on the Lour Burn, which converges with the River Spey just 270 metres from the distillery. The 6th century Celtic saint St Drostan, baptised local chiefs in the distillery’s water source.

Owned by Chivas Brothers, a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard, Aberlour is the seventh bestselling Scotch single malt. The distillery was rebuilt twice due to devastating fire damage; the first rebuild took place in 1879 and was financed by James Fleming, a local banker who relocated it upstream. It was rebuilt again in 1898 and was redesigned by the architect Charles Doig. The core expression, a ten year-old, is a marriage of sherry and bourbon butt and, in 2003, it won the trophy for best single malt at the International Wine and Spirits Competition.

Aberlour opened up the doors to its brand new visitor centre in August of 2002, with tours tailored for whisky aficionados rather than hoards of tourists.

2008 was the first time that the 18 year old was introduced outside of France, while 2013 and 2014 saw the release of 2001 White Oak and White Oak Millenium 2004, respectively. Another sherried Aberlour expression made an appearance in 2018, in the form of Casg Annamh, a no age statement single malt.

Aberlour 12 years old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 40%

Item no.: 22227865471-63

Distillery: Aberlour
Age: 12 years
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Alc. strength: 40 %
70 cl.
Other: Mix of sherry & Bourbon casks, perfect dram!
73,50

1pcs.
66,25EUR
Aberlour a´bunadh Batch 46, Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 60,4%

Item no.: 505956-759924-19

Aberlour a'bunadh Batch 46 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70CL / 60,4%

Some whiskies you drink. Others drink you. Aberlour a'bunadh is the latter kind. Batch 46 is deep red, dense and unapologetic — a classic sherry bomb from the heart of Speyside, bottled straight from the cask without compromise or filtration.

A'bunadh — pronounced roughly "ah-boon-arh" — is Gaelic for "the original." And that is exactly what it is. The series was born when renovation workers uncovered an old bottle hidden beneath the distillery floorboards, wrapped in a 19th-century newspaper. The bottle was analysed, and its style painstakingly recreated: rich, sherry-matured, powerful, and free of modern processing. That is the philosophy driving every batch to this day.

Aberlour Distillery sits in the village of Aberlour in Speyside, at the foot of Ben Rinnes and the confluence of the Lour Burn and the River Spey. Founded in 1879 by James Fleming — whose motto "Let the deed show" still graces every label — the distillery has stayed true to one idea: let the cask do the talking. Batch 46 is matured exclusively in first-fill Spanish Oloroso sherry butts. No chill filtration. No dilution. At 60.4% ABV, it comes out exactly as nature and oak intended.

Nose: Dark fruits lead — plums, black cherries and overripe raisins. Beneath them, candied orange peel, gingerbread and a rich, vinous sweetness from the sherry oak. With water, vanilla and malt emerge alongside something almost tropical. It opens slowly, but it rewards the wait.

Palate: Intense and full-bodied from the first sip. Bittersweet dark chocolate meets dried fruit, pepper and firm oak tannins. A little water softens the edges, revealing caramel, cherry and cinnamon. Something shifts — the harder notes give way to something warmer and more generous.

Finish: Medium-long with bittersweet dark chocolate, pepper and wood. A subtle nuttiness appears at the very end. Warm, rounded and satisfying.

Sherried · Fruity · Spicy · Oaky · Creamy · Dark Chocolate · Dried Fruit

Name: Aberlour a'bunadh Batch 46
Distillery: Aberlour Distillery
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 60.4%
Size: 700 ml
Cask Type: Spanish Oloroso Sherry Butts (first fill)
Edition: Batch 46 (NAS — no age statement)
EAN: 5010739261523 (shared across a'bunadh batches)

Did you know? During renovation works at Aberlour distillery, workers discovered a dusty bottle of whisky from the late 1800s hidden beneath the floorboards, wrapped in old newspaper. It is believed to have been stashed during the Scottish whisky restrictions of the era. The bottle was analysed in a lab — and directly inspired the a'bunadh series as we know it today.

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134,00

1pcs.
120,50EUR
Aberlour Forest Reserve 10 years old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 40%

Item no.: 22227865471-4

Aberlour Forest Reserve 10 years old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 40%

Aberlour 10 year whisky is a super delicious Single Speyside Malt Whisky with lots of sweetness and great taste. History: Aberlour is Gaelic for "The mouth of the babbling brook" and the whisky got this name because the distillery is built next to the Lour Brook. The distillery was built in 1879 by James Flemming, whose motto was "Let the deed show", by which he meant that the product should speak for itself and not be taken for anything more or less than what it is. The motto is printed on Aberlour's labels as a commitment to descendants, which the product still fully lives up to.

Distillery: Aberlour
Age: 10 years
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Alc. strength: 40 %
70 cl.
67,00

1pcs.
60,25EUR
Aberlour Triple Cask Matured Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 40%

Item no.: 059763-615-608

Aberlour Triple Cask Matured Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 40%

Distillery: Aberlour
Age: NA
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: American Oak & Sherry Oak Casks
Alc. strength: 40 %
70 cl.
Other: Triple Cask Matured
93,75

1pcs.
84,25EUR
Douglas Laing 70th Anniversary 20 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 52%

Item no.: 22337555-79632

Douglas Laing 70th Anniversary 20 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 52%

Douglas Laing 70th Anniversary is a rare and highly prized release, created as a very special edition exclusively for importers and staff who attended Douglas Laing’s 70th anniversary celebrations. In other words, this is a whisky never intended for the general market – a bottling that carries both exclusivity and historical significance.

The whisky is a 20‑year‑old Single Speyside Malt, selected to represent the style Douglas Laing has been known for over seven decades: elegance, complexity and an uncompromising focus on natural quality. Bottled at 52%, it preserves the depth, structure and authentic character of the cask.

On the nose, classic Speyside traits appear immediately: ripe orchard fruits, honey, vanilla and a soft floral note that reflects long, patient maturation. Beneath the surface lie subtle hints of malt, citrus and gentle oak, adding freshness and balance.

The palate is rich and layered. It opens with sweet malt, creamy vanilla and fruit notes such as pear and baked apple. As it develops, deeper flavours emerge: caramel, warming spices and an elegant oak profile that never becomes heavy, but instead gives the whisky a mature and harmonious character. The 52% ABV adds body and warmth without overshadowing the fine nuances.

The finish is long, clean and beautifully balanced, with lingering notes of honey, oak, light toffee and a touch of gentle spice that rounds off the experience in true Speyside fashion.

This is a whisky that honours Douglas Laing’s history while showcasing their ability to select casks with personality and finesse. A rare bottle created for a special moment – and a piece of living whisky history for those fortunate enough to taste it.

Distillery: Unknown, but believed to be one of Douglas Laing’s favourite Speyside distilleries
Age: 20 years
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 52%
Bottles: Unknown, but very limited
70 cl
Other: Celebrating Douglas Laing’s 70th Anniversary

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603,00

1pcs.
542,75EUR