A fruity, clean and polished malt with a touch of honey and spice, Aberfeldy 12 Year Old is an excellent introduction to this Highland distillery. Aberfeldy's main claim to fame is as the heart of the excellent Dewar's blend but whiskies like this are putting it firmly in the spotlight.

Age: 12 years

ABV: 40%

Region: Highland & Islands

Grain: Single Malt

Volume: 70cl

Cask: Refill Ex-European Sherry, Refill Ex-American Bourbon

Distillery: Aberfeldy

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Creamy as well as fruity with just a hint of smoke. The fudge, sherry, dried fruit, and coffee notes make for a well-rounded experience.

Palate: Sweetness and malt on the palate with notes of vanilla, almonds, cream, and some spicy oak. An ever so slight peatiness is there to spice things up.

Finish: The long finish has notes of citrus zest, apricots, ginger, malt, and a dash of chocolate. A pleasant nuttiness lingers.