Aberfeldy 21 Year Old

70cl / 40% Vol

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Part of Aberfeldy's core range, the 21 Year Old sets a high benchmark for other 21 Year Old Scotch whiskies. This award-winning single malt has plentiful rich, sherry notes and is a perfect showcase of the richer end of Highland whiskies.

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Aberfeldy 21 Year Old

€235.00

Ex Tax: €191.06

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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green

Finish Ripe white peach, sultanas, and a good wave of honey, a smidge of wood smoke, backed up by caramelised almonds and a touch of toasted coconut.

Tasting Notes from the Producer

Aromas (without water) Runny honey, dried fruits, and biscuity malt enlivened by a fresh, zesty quality, and notes of waxed citrus.

Flavour Silky vanilla and creamy oak lead to refined smoke, with notes of marzipan, candied orange, and floral fruit.

Fact Sheet

Distillery Aberfeldy

Fluid 70cl

Alcohol % 40%

Types of Barrel used for Aging A mix of Bourbon and Sherry Casks

Country Scotland

Region/AOC Highlands

Awards and/or Press Quotes

Awards and/or Press Quotes Gold - Scotch Whisky Masters 2024 Gold - Scotch Whisky Masters 2023 Master - Highlands & Islands 19-30yo - 2015 -The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business) Master - Scotch Whisky - 2014 - The Global Design Masters Winner - Best Highland Single Malt - 2014 - World Whiskies Awards

FAQs

Can single malt be blended?

Yes, and the result has its own official classification. When single malts from two or more distilleries are vatted together, the product becomes a blended malt. The single malt designation requires one distillery, one grain: malted barley, distilled in copper pot stills. Compass Box built an entire portfolio on the blended malt category, proving it is a serious craft in its own right.

Is all Scotch single malt?

No. Scotch whisky is produced in five legally defined styles: single malt, single grain, blended malt, blended grain, and blended Scotch. Blended Scotch, which combines single malt and single grain from multiple distilleries, accounts for the vast majority of all Scotch sold globally. Single malt, made from 100% malted barley at a single distillery, represents a minority of total Scotch production by volume, though it commands significant attention and premium pricing in the international market.

What is single malt Scotch?

Single malt Scotch whisky is made from 100% malted barley at a single Scottish distillery, distilled in traditional copper pot stills, and aged for a minimum of three years in oak casks in Scotland. The legal definition under Scotch Whisky Regulations does not restrict single malt to a single cask or a single year of production: blending of multiple casks from one distillery is both permitted and standard practice for maintaining a consistent house style across releases.

What is the difference between single malt and Scotch?

Single malt is a subcategory of Scotch. All single malt Scotch is Scotch, but not all Scotch is single malt. Scotch whisky encompasses five styles: single malt, single grain, blended malt, blended grain, and blended Scotch. Single malt is the most prestigious category for collecting and sipping, defined by a single distillery origin and 100% malted barley mash bill. Blended Scotch, combining malt and grain whiskies from multiple distilleries, accounts for over 90% of all Scotch sold globally.

Where to buy single malt Scotch?

You can order single malt Scotch online here at Celtic Whiskey Shop with nationwide delivery across Ireland and international shipping available. We stock an extensive range of single malts from all Scottish regions including Speyside, Islay, Highland, Lowland, and Island distilleries, from accessible standard expressions to rare and collectible bottles. Prefer to browse in person? Visit us at 27 28 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, open 7 days.

How to make single malt whiskey?

Single malt production begins with malting barley, germinating it to activate enzymes, then drying it in a kiln. The malt is milled, mashed with hot water to extract fermentable sugars, fermented with yeast for 48 to 100 hours, and then double distilled in copper pot stills. The new make spirit is filled into oak casks at a maximum of 63.5% ABV and matured for a minimum of three years in Scotland. Cask type, distillery character, and maturation conditions determine the finished flavour.

What is the difference between single malt whiskey and whisky?

Single malt whiskey with an 'e' refers to Irish single malt, made from 100% malted barley in pot stills in Ireland, triple distilled as a rule. Single malt whisky without an 'e' refers to Scotch single malt, typically double distilled. Beyond the spelling, the production differences include triple versus double distillation, different yeast strains, and in Scotch, the permitted use of peated malt as a standard production practice. Irish single malt tends toward a lighter, fruitier, and less smoky profile.