Description
The Aberlour 18 Year Old Double Sherry Cask Batch 001 is a distinguished Speyside Single Malt Scotch, a true celebration of Aberlour Distillery’s acclaimed double cask maturation expertise. This luxurious expression begins its aging journey in a combination of American and European oak, culminating with a rich, intense finish in highly active first-fill Spanish Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry butts. This process imparts the whisky with a deeply complex and sherried character, bottled at a perfect 43% ABV in a 700ML size. It is impeccably structured and ideal for the serious whisky collector or connoisseur. The intricate flavour profile is best enjoyed neat to allow the full spectrum of development to emerge on the palate. Secure this coveted premium whisky in South Africa; you can buy from Decanter Liquor for swift and reliable liquor delivery across South Africa.
Tasting Notes (43% ABV)
- Nose: Rich toffee and butterscotch combining with ripe peach and a sharp note of bitter orange.
- Palate: Superbly structured, featuring initial notes of soft apricot and cream, developing into blackcurrant jam and sweet oak with a touch of honey.
- Finish: Very long and balanced, progressing from sweet crème brûlée to a gentle, satisfying oak flourish.
