Aberlour 18 Year Old Double Sherry Cask
An exquistive 18 year old double cask expression from the iconic Speyside distillery. Fully finished in specially selected first fill Oloroso sherry casks, known for their juicy raisin and liquorice flavours and combined with PX sherry casks, bringing an intensely rich syrupy sweet flavour. The result is an indulgent whisky which is long and complex with lasting sweetness that is rich and fruity on the palate rich and fruity on the palate with notes of apricot, chocolate covered raisins, liquorice root and grated nutmeg.
An exquistive 18 year old double cask expression from the iconic Speyside distillery. Fully finished in specially selected first fill Oloroso sherry casks, known for their juicy raisin and liquorice flavours and combined with PX sherry casks, bringing an intensely rich syrupy sweet flavour. The result is an indulgent whisky which is long and complex with lasting sweetness that is rich and fruity on the palate rich and fruity on the palate with notes of apricot, chocolate covered raisins, liquorice root and grated nutmeg.
Tasting Notes from the Producer | |
Aromas (without water) | Creamy, like melted vanilla ice-cream. Fruity and honeyed. |
Flavour | Fresh juicy apples and oranges before sherry kicks in with supple sultanas and vanilla. |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 70cl |
Maturation | Fully finished in specially selected first fill Oloroso sherry casks, known for their juicy raisin and liquorice flavours and combined with PX sherry casks, bringing an intensely rich syrupy sweet flavour. |
Alcohol % | 43% |
Country | Scotland |
Region/AOC | Speyside |
Producer | Aberlour |