Aberlour Double Cask Matured

Price Range: $100-$125
Style: Single malt
Age: 12 years
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
ABV: 40%
Volume: 700ml
Appearance: Caramel amber
Nose: Dried fruit, raisins with a muscat finish
Palate: Rich sticky fruit with warm cinnamon vanilla wood and notes of blood orange
Finish: Spicy warm cinnamon with layers of fruit, vanilla, and citrus
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Aberlour Double Cask Matured — Speyside, Scotland Single malt

Impression

If you have tried this whisky what did you think?

Not for me

I liked it

I loved it!

Flavour Profile

Fruit

Malt

Marine

Mineral

Oil

Smoke

Spice

Sweet

Wood

Review

Would benefit from a higher ABV like its cousin the A'Bunadh as it is lacking a bit of a punch however the flavour profile is rich and rewarding to those that enjoy fruit and spice driven whisky. This is not a bad drop however Mike found the finish a little unbalanced when compared to the Kinglake Popeye which felt more rich, round and rewarding, that said this will reward drinkers moving into the Seasoned bracket with a stronger and more complex flavour profile. It picked up a Silver at the World Whiskies Awards in 2024 as well.

- Two Whiskey Guys, 2026

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Food Pairing

Meat

Cheese

Grazing plate

Sweet

Occasion

Great as a winter warmer shared with friends or alongside a special meal with the ones you love. Would also work with a quiet night in by the fire with a good book.

Right for you?

If you enjoy sweet, spicy strong whisky that won't break the budget then this is a great go to. Slightly more complex flavours will reward those entry level drinkers looking for the next challenge.