Aberfeldy 12 Years comes from the Perthshire Highlands, home distillery of the Dewar’s family and in continuous production since 1898. It’s matured across a mix of sherry, bourbon, refill and re-char casks under the direction of malt master Stephanie Macleod, whose blending has earned Aberfeldy more than 200 gold medals. The combination gives it a honeyed, fruit-driven character with real spice and just enough smoke in the background to remind you it’s Highland whisky, not Speyside sweetness. Buy it for a well-rounded, food-friendly single malt that doesn’t need a special occasion.
CHARACTER
Apricot: Dried apricot on the nose
Red Apple: Ripe apple sweetness alongside it
Honey: Rounds out the fruit with a honeyed warmth
Clove: Gentle spice running through the nose
Vanilla: Syrupy vanilla richness on the palate
Smoke: The faintest whisper in the background
TASTING NOTES
NOSE- Honeyed dried fruit leads, with dried apricot and red apple, warmed by clove and a whisper of smoke.
PALATE- Syrupy and rich, with vanilla, fudge and a touch of citrus against warming spice.
FINISH- Smooth and easy, with a lingering trace of oak.
