Aberlour 18 Year Double Cask Matured is the richest and most indulgent expression in the distillery's core range, drawn from stocks laid down at the Speyside distillery founded by James Fleming in 1879. Matured for a full eighteen years in a combination of traditional American oak ex bourbon casks and Spanish oak Oloroso sherry butts, this single malt builds on Aberlour's signature fruit and spice character with an added layer of rich raisin, leather, and dark caramel that only extended sherry cask maturation can deliver. Bottled at 43% ABV in the US 750ml format, it has earned Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in consecutive years and remains one of the most rewarding age stated Speyside drams on the market.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Aberlour |
| Distillery |
Aberlour Distillery, Speyside |
| Type |
Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Region |
Speyside, Scotland |
| Age |
18 Years |
| Cask |
American Oak Ex Bourbon and Spanish Oak Oloroso Sherry |
| ABV |
43% |
| Proof |
86 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Scotland |
| Packaging |
Bottle in Gift Carton |
Tasting Notes
Color: Sumptuous auburn gold.
Nose: Rich and complex, with toffee and butterscotch layered against ripe peach and bitter orange.
Palate: Superbly structured. Soft apricot and cream open the palate, giving way to blackcurrant jam, old leather, and sweet oak with a touch of honey.
Finish: Very long and balanced, progressing from crème brûlée sweetness into a gentle oak flourish.
FAQ
What makes Aberlour 18 Double Cask different from the Aberlour 12? The 18 Year offers significantly more depth, richer dried fruit character, and a longer finish thanks to six additional years in cask. The Oloroso influence is more pronounced and the oak more integrated.
Is Aberlour 18 a sherry bomb? It is sherry forward but balanced. The Oloroso casks deliver dried fruit, leather, and spice, while the ex bourbon casks keep the palate bright with vanilla, honey, and orchard fruit.
How should I drink Aberlour 18? Best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature. A few drops of water can open up the nose without diluting the rich palate.
Where can I buy Aberlour 18 Year Double Cask Matured online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
