Aberlour 18 Year Old is a richly fruited Speyside single malt, double cask matured in American oak and Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 43% ABV. It is the senior expression in Aberlour's core range and a fine example of the distillery's generous, sherry-touched style.
Aberlour sits where the Lour burn meets the River Spey, in the heart of Speyside, and the distillery has long been celebrated for its sherry cask whiskies. For the 18 Year Old, American oak casks bring notes of vanilla and toffee, while Oloroso sherry casks impart spice and richness.
On the nose and palate come soft apricot and cream, offset by developing flavours of old leather and oak with a touch of honey. Rich and fruity, it shows apricot, chocolate-coated raisins, liquorice root and freshly grated nutmeg, and the finish moves from crème brûlée to a gentle oak flourish.
This bottle carries Aberlour's classic cream label, presented in a tall gift tube. It is a superb gift for an 18th birthday, a milestone anniversary or any lover of Speyside whisky.
Balanced and elegant, it rewards slow sipping after dinner, and eighteen years in cask give it a depth that younger Aberlours only hint at. It is a natural step up for anyone who already enjoys the distillery's 12 or 16 Year Old.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Soft apricot and cream, with honey.
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Palate: Chocolate-coated raisins, liquorice root, nutmeg, old leather and oak.
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Finish: Crème brûlée to a gentle oak flourish.
Specifications
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Producer: Aberlour
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Style: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Age: 18 years
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Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Double cask matured: American oak and Oloroso sherry casks
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Region: Speyside, Scotland
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it neat in a nosing glass, or with a drop of water to bring out the apricot. It pairs with fruit cake, dark chocolate or a cheese board.
Frequently Asked Questions
What casks is Aberlour 18 matured in?
American oak and Oloroso sherry casks.
Where is Aberlour made?
In Speyside, where the Lour burn meets the River Spey.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 43% ABV, or 86 proof.
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