Aberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 80 Proof (40% ABV) | 750ml

Rich, smooth, and distinctly Speyside, Aberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky combines whisky matured in traditional oak and sherry oak casks for a minimum of 12 years. Produced at the Aberlour Distillery in Speyside, Scotland, and bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle, this single malt balances ripe red fruit and citrus with chocolate, caramel, cinnamon, ginger, and warming oak. Its double-cask maturation creates an approachable yet layered Scotch suited to both newcomers and experienced single malt drinkers.

Key Details

Spirit Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Region: Speyside, Scotland

Distillery: Aberlour Distillery

Age Statement: 12 Years

Maturation: Double Cask Matured

Casks: Traditional Oak & Sherry Oak

Alcohol Content: 40% ABV (80 Proof)

Bottle Size: 750ml

Profile: Red Fruit • Citrus • Chocolate • Caramel • Spice • Oak

Process & Aging

Aberlour 12 Year is produced at the Aberlour Distillery in the heart of Speyside, Scotland, one of the world's most celebrated regions for single malt Scotch whisky.

The whisky is made from malted barley and pure local water before undergoing fermentation and distillation in traditional copper pot stills.

Its defining characteristic comes from Aberlour's approach to maturation.

The whisky spends at least 12 years maturing in two different types of cask: traditional oak and sherry oak. Each contributes a different set of characteristics to the finished single malt.

Traditional oak provides structure, vanilla, sweetness, and gentle wood influence, while sherry-seasoned oak contributes richer fruit, spice, and deeper complexity.

After maturation, whiskies from the two cask types are brought together to create the balanced character of Aberlour 12 Year.

The finished whisky is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

Appearance

Golden amber with ruby-red highlights, reflecting the influence of its extended maturation and sherry-seasoned oak.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Soft and rounded with fruity notes of red apple, accompanied by gentle citrus and the richness of sherry-influenced oak.

Palate: Smooth and balanced with chocolate, caramel, fruit, cinnamon, and ginger, bringing together sweetness and warming spice.

Finish: Warm and lingering, with continued sweetness, spice, fruit, and subtle oak.

What Makes It Special

The defining feature of Aberlour 12 Year is its Double Cask Matured approach.

Rather than relying on a single type of oak throughout maturation, Aberlour combines whisky matured in traditional oak casks with whisky matured in sherry oak casks.

The two maturation styles provide complementary characteristics.

Traditional oak contributes structure and softer vanilla-driven sweetness, while sherry oak brings richer fruit, spice, and depth. After at least 12 years, the matured whiskies are brought together to create a balanced single malt that showcases both influences.

This double-cask approach has become an important part of the Aberlour house style and provides an accessible introduction to sherry-influenced Speyside Scotch.

Its 12-year age statement also means every whisky contributing to the bottle has matured for at least 12 years, providing substantial time for the spirit and oak to interact before bottling.

How to Enjoy

Aberlour 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky can be enjoyed neat, with a small amount of water, or over ice.

Serving it neat in a Glencairn or similar whisky glass provides the clearest opportunity to explore its red fruit, chocolate, caramel, cinnamon, ginger, and oak characteristics.

Adding a few drops of water can open the whisky further, revealing additional fruit and sweetness while softening some of its warming spice.

Its combination of fruit and chocolate also makes Aberlour 12 particularly well suited to pairing with dark chocolate, dried fruit, roasted nuts, or mature cheeses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alcohol content of Aberlour 12 Year?

Aberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

How long is Aberlour 12 aged?

Aberlour 12 carries a 12-year age statement, meaning the youngest whisky used in the bottle has matured for at least 12 years.

What type of whisky is Aberlour 12?

Aberlour 12 is a single malt Scotch whisky, meaning it is produced at a single distillery from malted barley.

Where is Aberlour made?

Aberlour is produced at the Aberlour Distillery in Speyside, Scotland.

What does Double Cask Matured mean?

Aberlour 12 combines whisky matured in two types of oak casks—traditional oak and sherry oak. The two components are brought together after maturation to create the final whisky.

What does Aberlour 12 taste like?

Aberlour 12 offers a balanced combination of red fruit, citrus, chocolate, caramel, cinnamon, ginger, and oak, with a warm and lingering finish.

Is Aberlour 12 a sherry-cask Scotch?

Sherry oak plays an important role in Aberlour 12, but it is more accurately described as Double Cask Matured because the finished whisky combines traditional oak and sherry oak maturation.

Is Aberlour 12 smoky?

Aberlour 12 is not primarily a smoky or heavily peated Scotch. Its profile focuses more heavily on fruit, sweetness, chocolate, spice, and oak.

How should Aberlour 12 be served?

It can be enjoyed neat, with a few drops of water, or over ice, depending on personal preference.

What size bottle is this?

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Aberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Pricing & Availability

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Aberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky, aged for at least 12 years and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV). Available now while supplies last.

Brand Story

Aberlour Distillery was founded in 1879 by James Fleming in the village of Aberlour in Speyside, Scotland.

Fleming built the distillery near the waters of the River Spey and the nearby spring of St. Drostan's Well, establishing Aberlour in a region that would become internationally renowned for single malt Scotch whisky.

Over generations, Aberlour developed a house style closely associated with the relationship between its spirit and carefully selected oak, particularly sherry-seasoned casks.

Aberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured showcases that philosophy by bringing together whisky matured in traditional oak and sherry oak for at least 12 years. Bottled at 80 proof, it offers a classic Speyside combination of fruit, chocolate, caramel, warming spice, and oak in a smooth and approachable single malt.