Aberlour 100 Proof

About the Aberlour 100 Proof

Aberlour 100 Proof is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Aberlour distillery in Speyside, Scotland. The name points to its strength. It is bottled at 100 degrees old British proof, which works out at 57.1 percent ABV. That makes it a bold, full-bodied dram with plenty to say. Aberlour sits in the heart of Speyside, beside the river Spey in the north-east of Scotland. The distillery takes its water from St Drostan's Well, a spring linked to the village's founding story. Sherry casks have long shaped its house style. And this bottling leans hard into that tradition for a rich, fruit-forward character. The sherry influence shows clearly on the nose and palate. Expect dried fruit, fig and grape, with sweet honey and fudge underneath. Allspice, cinnamon and baking spice add warmth, while black pepper gives a little bite. A thread of charred oak runs through it, keeping the sweetness in check and adding real depth. There is brightness here too, despite the weight. Apple, apricot and mango lift the fruit, and a touch of lemon cuts through the richness. Vanilla and cake notes round things out, while the high strength carries every flavour with force. This is whisky that fills the mouth and lingers long after. Drink Aberlour 100 Proof neat to meet it on its own terms. The 57.1 percent strength rewards slow sipping and patience. It suits anyone who loves a sherried Speyside single malt with body and spice. Few expressions capture the Aberlour 100 Proof character quite so directly.