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Aberlour 12 years

fruity malty
4
(36)€40Scotland, Speyside, Single Malt

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Aberlour 12 years comes from a distillery known for rich, sherry-shaped character. The spirit feels fruity at first, then grows deeper in the glass. Almond and red apple lead, with honey and brown sugar close behind. Cinnamon and ginger bring a gentle, warming lift. As it opens, caramel and dried fruit notes start to build. The whole profile moves from bright to rounded without losing focus. It is an easy dram to revisit, especially if you like soft spice, orchard fruit, and a quietly sweet finish.

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About the distillery

Distillery

Aberlour

The Aberlour distillery is located in the Speyside region of Scotland and was founded in 1879 by James Fleming. The distillery draws its water from the nearby mountain, Ben Rinnes, which is known for its pure and soft water. Aberlour produces a range of single malt whiskies, including the 12-year-old, 16-year-old, and A'Bunadh, which is a cask-strength expression. The distillery uses traditional copper pot stills and maturation takes place in oak casks, resulting in whiskies that are rich and complex with a fruity character. The Aberlour distillery has a long-standing relationship with the famous French cognac house, Martell, and have collaborated on a number of limited edition whiskies.

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About the Aberlour 12 years

Aberlour 12 years is a Speyside single malt from Aberlour distillery in Scotland. This 12 year old expression is known for sherry-led richness and bright orchard fruit. Official notes mention honey, pear, and vanilla toffee on the nose. The palate brings orange, red apple, liquorice, and almond in clear layers. Aberlour distillery built its reputation on rounded Speyside malts with steady sherry influence. Aberlour 12 years reflects that style through a soft arrival and gentle spice. The producer cites traditional oak casks and sherry butts in the maturation mix. That combination supports fresh fruit brightness beside deeper toffee and dried fruit tones. The bottle also lists Gold at the 2024 International Spirits Challenge. It opens with a rounded texture that carries sweetness before spice builds. Mid-palate weight feels medium, with enough body for slow sipping sessions. The finish leans warm and nutty, with lingering toffee and faint dried peel. This makes it a reliable bottle for tasting flights across Speyside styles. The overall profile stays balanced and easy to read through repeated sips. Expect honey and almond first, then red apple, cinnamon, caramel, and dried fruit depth. Floral lifts appear around richer notes, keeping the profile balanced rather than heavy. Smoke stays low, so sweetness and spice remain the core impression. Served neat, it drinks comfortably while still showing layered flavour detail. A few water drops can open citrus edges without flattening texture. For shoppers wanting a classic 12 year old Speyside single malt, this bottle stays dependable. The style is approachable, yet it still rewards regular whisky drinkers with detail. It also suits gifting when fruit and spice are preferred over peat. If you want balanced sherried Scotch, Aberlour 12 years is easy to recommend.