Aberfeldy 12 Year Old is a classic Highland single malt and one of Scotch whisky's great honeyed drams. Affectionately known as The Golden Dram, it is produced at the historic Aberfeldy Distillery in Perthshire, built by John Dewar and Sons in 1896 on the banks of the Pitilie Burn, a stream famed for its deposits of alluvial gold. Aberfeldy is the malty heart of the celebrated Dewar's blends, but over the years it has earned a stellar reputation as a single malt in its own right. This flagship 12 year old is matured for a full twelve years in oak casks, primarily American oak ex bourbon barrels with some sherry and refill casks adding depth, developing the rich golden hue and signature sweetness the distillery is known for. Bottled at 40 percent ABV, it is smooth, approachable, and beautifully balanced. The nose offers rich heather honey, vanilla, and soft toffee, with notes of citrus peel, gently spiced honeyed fruits, and just a whisper of smoke. The palate is smooth and mellow, layering honey, malt, and ripe orchard fruits with hints of fudge, custard, and light oak, while the finish lingers with honeyed sweetness, soft malt, ginger, and a faint trace of smoke. Elegant and easygoing yet with genuine Highland character, Aberfeldy 12 is an outstanding introduction to single malt Scotch and a dependable, rewarding everyday pour. Enjoy it neat, with a drop of water to open up its honeyed depths, over ice, or as the refined heart of a whisky cocktail like a Scotch old fashioned.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Highlands, Scotland |
| Producer |
John Dewar and Sons (Bacardi) |
| Category |
Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Region |
Highland |
| Expression |
12 Year Old |
| Age |
12 Years |
| Maturation |
Oak Casks (primarily American oak ex bourbon, with sherry and refill casks) |
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Scotland |
Tasting Notes
Color: Rich gold.
Nose: Heather honey, vanilla, and soft toffee with citrus peel, honeyed fruits, and a whisper of smoke.
Palate: Smooth and mellow, with honey, malt, ripe orchard fruits, fudge, custard, and light oak.
Finish: Medium, with lingering honeyed sweetness, soft malt, ginger, and a faint wisp of smoke.
FAQ
Where is Aberfeldy from? It is a Highland single malt distilled in Perthshire, Scotland, at the Aberfeldy Distillery, built by John Dewar and Sons in 1896 beside the Pitilie Burn.
Why is it called the Golden Dram? The nickname reflects both its rich golden color and its honeyed character, as well as the gold once panned from the Pitilie Burn near the distillery.
How is it matured? It is aged 12 years in oak casks, primarily American oak ex bourbon barrels with some sherry and refill casks for added depth.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 40 percent ABV, or 80 proof.
What is its connection to Dewar's? Aberfeldy is the malty heart of the Dewar's blended Scotch range, made by the same company, John Dewar and Sons.
Where can I buy Aberfeldy 12 Year online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
