DRUMMING UP MAGIC
Speyside’s Aberlour distillery crafts premier single malt Scotch whiskies that mature over time to impart a robust and superlative taste
Perfect timing and exemplary craftsmanship make Aberlour single malt a work of art
Perfect timing and exemplary craftsmanship, the twin parameters that define an extraordinary watch are also the guiding principles at Aberlour distillery. Here, it’s all about substance over style, perfect timing and passion for the craft. The single malt Scotch whiskies produced here are born out of craft, passion and knowledge passed down generations. Its depth of flavours and character is achieved by the double-cask maturation process; first in Oloroso Sherry casks and then in American Oak barrels for a certain number of years. All this reveals the emphasis on craftsmanship and timing. Additionally, it draws its goodness from the best of surrounding environs, ensconced at the confluence of rivers Lour and Spey, to produce some exquisite single malt Scotch whiskies.
Provenance
Founded by James Fleming in 1879, the region is steeped in centuries of history. For more than 1,400 years, there has been a community and signs of its long heritage are all around; from the age-old oak trees above Linn Falls to the mysterious standing stones on Fairy Hill. The crystal-clear soft spring water that cascades down the slopes of Ben Rinnes, and makes its way from there along the Lour valley to the distillery, is the lifeblood of Aberlour malt whisky. A few miles down the road from the distillery is where the barley grows and that gives the whisky its remarkably distinctive character.
At Aberlour, the resources of nature and the founder’s passion have blended smoothly to produce this multi-layered superlative single malt.
12 Year Old
The golden amber coloured Aberlour 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky double cask is a fine example of how the distinctively crisp, citrus character of Aberlour’s new distillate is deftly softened by double cask maturation. In the double cask, the whisky is matured for a minimum of 12 years in Oloroso sherry casks and American oak barrels. It’s this double cask maturation which subtly brings together the characteristics of each cask to create a truly rich and rewardingly complex range of single malts. Moreover, the maturing spirit in the warehouse inhales the moist Speyside air that gives it the delicate oak impression and an age statement. The 12 Year Old is soft and round on the nose with fruity notes of red apple and has a fine sherried character. The palate can taste the fruity aromas balanced with a rich chocolate, toffee, cinnamon and ginger spiciness that gives it a warm, lingering sweet and spicy finish.
14 Year Old
The deep amber and honey gold coloured 14 Year Old Scotch Whisky double cask retains the inherent character of the finest ingredients; imparting soft and gentle hints of blackcurrant and blackberry jam and subtle spice on the palate. It’s the perfect bal