The latest limited expression, from Aberfeldy is their 18 Yr Old, finished in French Wine Casks from Pauillac, Bordeaux--sound fancy? That's because it is.
Initially spending 18 years in a combination of refill casks, this whisky has undergone a finishing period of around 4-5 months in first-fill Pauillac wine casks, a rich and complex red wine from Bordeaux.
During which, Malt Master Stephanie MacLeod carefully monitored maturation and flavor development in the casks until the desired flavor profile had been achieved.
Keeping with their wonderfully soft signature palate, Aberfeldy 18Yr Old Scotch Whiskey boasts of sweet notes of honey and creamy vanilla notes with waves of ripe fruits and lovely nutty aromas to create an incredibly elegant and fruitful whisky.
Notes: Smooth, medium-bodied. Aromas and flavors of cedar, oak, vanilla, ginger and caramel
Pairings: Lamb chops, dark chocolate, sharp cheeses
Serving Suggestions: Neat
Region: Scotland
Alcohol Content: 53.8%
Initially spending 18 years in a combination of refill casks, this whisky has undergone a finishing period of around 4-5 months in first-fill Pauillac wine casks, a rich and complex red wine from Bordeaux.
During which, Malt Master Stephanie MacLeod carefully monitored maturation and flavor development in the casks until the desired flavor profile had been achieved.
Keeping with their wonderfully soft signature palate, Aberfeldy 18Yr Old Scotch Whiskey boasts of sweet notes of honey and creamy vanilla notes with waves of ripe fruits and lovely nutty aromas to create an incredibly elegant and fruitful whisky.
Notes: Smooth, medium-bodied. Aromas and flavors of cedar, oak, vanilla, ginger and caramel
Pairings: Lamb chops, dark chocolate, sharp cheeses
Serving Suggestions: Neat
Region: Scotland
Alcohol Content: 53.8%