Aberfeldy 12 is a single malt whisky from Scotland’s Highlands region. It has been distilled and matured for twelve years in oak casks, giving it complex flavors of honey, toffee apples, and dried fruit with hints of butterscotch on the finish. The nose offers aromas of vanilla, nutmeg, banana bread and apple pie.
This whisky has an excellent balance between sweetness and smokiness which makes it great neat or as part of a classic cocktail such as an Old Fashioned. Despite its age-statement Aberfeldy 12 remains relatively affordable compared to other whiskies at this quality level so you won’t have to break the bank if you’re looking for something special without breaking your budget.
The history behind Aberfeldy dates back more than 100 years when Charles Hay opened his distillery near the town by the same name in 1896 using water drawn from Pitilie Burn off Ben Cruachan mountain range – one of Scotland’s highest peaks – providing perfect conditions for producing some truly outstanding spirit over time. After being mothballed during World War II operations resumed again in 1949 under new ownership where they remain today producing some extremely popular Highland malts including their signature 12 year old expression that we are tasting here today .
Overall Aberfeldy 12 is an exemplary Scotch Whisky that should appeal to both experienced connoisseurs as well those who are just starting out exploring this wonderful category – offering fantastic value for money along with all its complexity! We grade it:
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