{"product_id":"aberlour-12-year-scotch-whiskey-750ml","title":"Aberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 80 Proof (40% ABV) | 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, smooth, and distinctly Speyside, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines whisky matured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraditional oak and sherry oak casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a minimum of 12 years. Produced at the Aberlour Distillery in Speyside, Scotland, and bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% ABV (80 proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirit Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aberlour Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double Cask Matured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCasks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Oak \u0026amp; Sherry Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40% ABV (80 Proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Fruit • Citrus • Chocolate • Caramel • Spice • Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 12 Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is produced at the Aberlour Distillery in the heart of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeyside, Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the world's most celebrated regions for single malt Scotch whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whisky is made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emalted barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and pure local water before undergoing fermentation and distillation in traditional copper pot stills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts defining characteristic comes from Aberlour's approach to maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whisky spends at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 years maturing in two different types of cask: traditional oak and sherry oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Each contributes a different set of characteristics to the finished single malt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional oak provides structure, vanilla, sweetness, and gentle wood influence, while sherry-seasoned oak contributes richer fruit, spice, and deeper complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter maturation, whiskies from the two cask types are brought together to create the balanced character of Aberlour 12 Year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finished whisky is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% ABV (80 proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden amber with ruby-red highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting the influence of its extended maturation and sherry-seasoned oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft and rounded with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efruity notes of red apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by gentle citrus and the richness of sherry-influenced oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth and balanced with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echocolate, caramel, fruit, cinnamon, and ginger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing together sweetness and warming spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm and lingering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with continued sweetness, spice, fruit, and subtle oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining feature of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 12 Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble Cask Matured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than relying on a single type of oak throughout maturation, Aberlour combines whisky matured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraditional oak casks with whisky matured in sherry oak casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two maturation styles provide complementary characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis double-cask approach has become an important part of the Aberlour house style and provides an accessible introduction to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esherry-influenced Speyside Scotch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be enjoyed neat, with a small amount of water, or over ice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding a few drops of water can open the whisky further, revealing additional fruit and sweetness while softening some of its warming spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of fruit and chocolate also makes Aberlour 12 particularly well suited to pairing with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark chocolate, dried fruit, roasted nuts, or mature cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the alcohol content of Aberlour 12 Year?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% ABV (80 proof).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long is Aberlour 12 aged?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 12 carries a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-year age statement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning the youngest whisky used in the bottle has matured for at least 12 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat type of whisky is Aberlour 12?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 12 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning it is produced at a single distillery from malted barley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere is Aberlour made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour is produced at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour Distillery in Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Double Cask Matured mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 12 combines whisky matured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo types of oak casks—traditional oak and sherry oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The two components are brought together after maturation to create the final whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Aberlour 12 taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 12 offers a balanced combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered fruit, citrus, chocolate, caramel, cinnamon, ginger, and oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a warm and lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Aberlour 12 a sherry-cask Scotch?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSherry oak plays an important role in Aberlour 12, but it is more accurately described as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble Cask Matured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e because the finished whisky combines traditional oak and sherry oak maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Aberlour 12 smoky?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 12 is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot primarily a smoky or heavily peated Scotch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its profile focuses more heavily on fruit, sweetness, chocolate, spice, and oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow should Aberlour 12 be served?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be enjoyed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneat, with a few drops of water, or over ice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on personal preference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat size bottle is this?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Aberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, aged for at least 12 years and bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable now while supplies last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was founded in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1879 by James Fleming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the village of Aberlour in Speyside, Scotland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFleming built the distillery near the waters of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiver Spey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the nearby spring of St. Drostan's Well, establishing Aberlour in a region that would become internationally renowned for single malt Scotch whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver generations, Aberlour developed a house style closely associated with the relationship between its spirit and carefully selected oak, particularly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esherry-seasoned casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcases that philosophy by bringing together whisky matured in traditional oak and sherry oak for at least 12 years. 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