Aberfeldy 12 Year 750ML

The Golden Dram of the Central Highlands

Journey to the lush heart of Perthshire with Aberfeldy 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, an award-winning Highland classic widely celebrated as "The Golden Dram." Founded in 1896 by the visionary Dewar brothers, the Aberfeldy distillery was built in a historic region rich in gold deposits. Today, it remains the spiritual home and single malt foundation of the world-famous Dewar’s blended Scotch portfolio.

While many commercial malts rely on rapid fermentation cycles and heavy industrial processing, Aberfeldy embraces a patient, old-world approach. Housed in an elegant 750ml black-and-gold bottle, this expression balances rich, honeyed fruit notes with a soft, clean oak structure. It is custom-engineered for neat sipping, thoughtful tasting flights, and elevated home cocktail mixology.

The core structural success and legendary honeyed texture of Aberfeldy rely on pure mineral resources and a patient distillation process:

1. The Fresh Water Source: The distillery draws its water exclusively from the Pitilie Burn, a clear stream that runs directly past the site. The burn's high mineral purity gives the wash a unique canvas before it ever touches the copper.

2. The Patient Fermentation: Aberfeldy utilizes an extended 86-hour fermentation period inside traditional Siberian larch wood washbacks. This slow process lets heavy fruit sugars and rich honeyed esters develop naturally.

3. The Oak Cask Matrix: Following double-distillation in tall copper pot stills, the new-make spirit is aged for 12 full years in a custom curation of oak casks, primarily focusing on ex-bourbon barrels, re-charred hogsheads, and a subtle touch of ex-sherry wood. The final liquid is proofed to an authentic 40% ABV (80 Proof).

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• The Profile: A gorgeous, warm honey-gold and polished amber hue in the glass, leaving slow, velvety legs on the glass wall that hint at its underlying oiliness. It is medium-bodied, remarkably smooth, and round on the palate, presenting a mouth-coating texture that avoids a harsh ethanol burn.

• Flavor Highlights: An inviting nose opens with dominant aromas of wild heather honey, fresh vanilla pod, and warm caramel, beautifully balanced by background layers of baked apples, orange zest, and a faint hint of toasted oak. The palate follows seamlessly, flooding the mouth with layers of sweet malt, dried fruits, soft baking spices, and a rich, creamy texture.

• The Finish: Moderate to long, exceptionally clean, and satisfyingly smooth, resolving with a lingering trail of soft ginger, honeyed breakfast cereal, and a gentle wood warmth.

• How to Enjoy: Thanks to its balanced wood maturation and approachable profile, Aberfeldy 12 functions as a fantastic daily dram. Serve it neat at room temperature in a classic Glencairn glass, or add two drops of spring water to open up the sweet, floral aromatics.

• In High-Fidelity Mixology: This single malt acts as an elite engine for robust, scotch-forward cocktails. Use it to build a luxurious Golden Dram Old Fashioned stirred with local honey syrup and Angostura bitters, shake it with fresh lemon juice and honey to serve a classic Gold Rush, or mix it with hot water, honey, and fresh lemon for the ultimate cold-weather Hot Toddy.

Product Specifications

• Size: 750ml Bottle (Stout, Heavy-Base Custom Glass Framework with Embossed Foil Labeling)

• Origin: Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland (Central Highland Appellation)

• Distillery Portfolio: Aberfeldy Distillery / Bacardi Stewarded Production

• Spirit Classification: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

• Maturation Blueprint: Aged 12 Years in a calculated mix of Ex-Bourbon, Re-charred, and Sherry Casks

• Water Matrix: Pristine, mineral-rich mountain water drawn from the historic Pitilie Burn

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 40% (Authentic 80 Proof Classic Performance Canvas)

Heather honey sweetness and soft baking spices wrapped in a smooth Highland frame. By pairing a patient 86-hour fermentation with pure Pitilie Burn mineral water, a full 12-year multi-cask maturation, and a historic golden heritage, Aberfeldy 12 Year Old completely over-delivers. It stands proudly as a perfect centerpiece for welcoming home bars, an exceptional host gift, or a rock-solid workhorse for your weekend spirits collection.