Aberfeldy 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review

Tasting Notes

Nose: Honeyed fruit with fresh apple and pear, vanilla, toast and a light nutmeg-like spice.

Palate: Smooth and syrupy, with honeyed fruit, malt, vanilla and fudge, followed by gentle sweet spice.

Finish: Honeyed fruit and warming spice linger, with a dry citrus edge and a faint wisp of smoke.

Summary

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old is a 40% ABV Highland single malt and a distillery bottling, matured in a combination of Sherry, Bourbon, refill and re-char casks. It is a soft, honey-led and fruity whisky with vanilla and gentle spice, finishing drier with a subtle smoky note.

Interesting Facts

• Aberfeldy 12 is matured in a combination of sherry, bourbon, refill and re-char casks.
• Almost one-third of the spirit is lost to the angel’s share before bottling.