{"product_id":"aberlour-18-year-scotch-whiskey-750ml","title":"Aberlour 18 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 18 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 86 Proof (43% ABV) | 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, mature, and deeply influenced by sherry-seasoned oak, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcases the elegant, fruit-forward character of Speyside through extended maturation and carefully selected casks. Aged for a minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43% ABV (86 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 mature single malt develops layers of ripe fruit, dark chocolate, caramel, warming spice, and oak. Its long maturation creates exceptional depth while maintaining the rich sherry character closely associated with the Aberlour Distillery.\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 18 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extended Oak Maturation with Sherry Cask Influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 43% ABV (86 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 Ripe Fruit • Dark Chocolate • Caramel • Spice • Sherry • 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 18 Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is produced at the historic Aberlour Distillery in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeyside, Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, using malted barley and local water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing fermentation, the whisky is distilled in traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecopper pot stills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating the spirit that will eventually become Aberlour's mature 18 Year expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whisky then undergoes a lengthy maturation lasting a minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. During this period, carefully selected oak casks gradually transform the spirit, developing additional richness, texture, fruit, spice, sweetness, and mature wood character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSherry-seasoned oak plays an important role in the Aberlour style, contributing the rich fruit and deeper sweetness for which the distillery is particularly well known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe extended 18-year maturation allows these cask characteristics to become deeply integrated with the underlying Speyside malt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finished whisky is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43% ABV (86 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\u003cspan\u003eDeep \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eamber-gold with rich mahogany and copper highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, displaying the mature color developed through 18 years of interaction with 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 Rich and mature with layers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe fruit, dried fruit, caramel, vanilla, and oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by warming spice and sherry-driven sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full and smooth with flavors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark chocolate, caramel, mature fruit, spice, and oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a rich balance between sweetness and extended maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and warming with lingering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark chocolate, fruit, spice, and mature oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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 characteristic of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 18 Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextended maturation and Aberlour's signature relationship with sherry-influenced oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEighteen years provides substantial time for the whisky and wood to interact. During maturation, the spirit gradually extracts flavors and aromas from the oak while simultaneously undergoing slow changes that soften and integrate its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis creates considerably greater maturity than younger expressions in the Aberlour collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit becomes deeper and richer, oak becomes more prominent, and flavors of caramel, chocolate, spice, and dried fruit become increasingly integrated into the whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe extended maturation is particularly complementary to Aberlour's naturally fruit-forward Speyside character and longstanding use of sherry-seasoned oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the whisky retains enough structure to showcase its mature flavors while maintaining the smooth and elegant character expected from a long-aged Speyside single malt.\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 18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is particularly well suited for slow sipping \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour a small serving into a Glencairn or other whisky tasting glass and allow it to rest for several minutes. This gives the mature fruit, sherry, caramel, chocolate, spice, and oak aromas time to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few drops of water can also be added to explore additional aromas and flavors without significantly diluting the whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts mature, sherry-influenced character pairs particularly well with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark chocolate, dried fruit, roasted nuts, and aged cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven its 18-year maturation, the whisky is best approached slowly, allowing its different layers to develop throughout the tasting experience.\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 18 Year?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43% ABV (86 proof).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long is Aberlour 18 aged?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 18 carries an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18-year age statement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning the youngest Scotch whisky contained in the bottle has matured for at least 18 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat type of whisky is Aberlour 18?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 18 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced entirely at the Aberlour Distillery from malted barley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere is Aberlour 18 made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt 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 Aberlour 18 taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 18 offers a mature profile centered around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe and dried fruit, caramel, dark chocolate, warming spice, sherry sweetness, and mature oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Aberlour 18 a sherried Scotch?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esherry cask influence is an important part of the Aberlour 18 profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, contributing rich fruit, sweetness, spice, and depth alongside mature oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between Aberlour 16 and Aberlour 18?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe primary difference is maturation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 16 carries a 16-year age statement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 18 is matured for at least 18 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The additional aging gives the 18 Year greater mature oak influence and deeper integration of fruit, sweetness, spice, and sherry character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between Aberlour 12 and Aberlour 18?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 12 provides a younger introduction to the distillery's fruit and sherry-influenced style, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 18 receives at least six additional years of maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This produces a more mature, concentrated, and oak-influenced profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Aberlour 18 smoky?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 18 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 much more heavily on fruit, sherry richness, chocolate, caramel, spice, and mature oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow should Aberlour 18 be served?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is ideally enjoyed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneat or with a few drops of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing its mature aromas and flavors to develop naturally.\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 18 Year 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 18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, aged for at least 18 years and bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e86 proof (43% 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, located in the heart of Scotland's renowned Speyside whisky region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFleming established the distillery near the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiver Spey and St. Drostan's Well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, taking advantage of the region's natural resources and growing reputation for malt whisky production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver generations, Aberlour developed a distinctive house style built around rich Speyside fruit and carefully selected oak, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esherry-seasoned casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e becoming particularly important to many of the distillery's best-known expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 18 Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the mature side of that tradition. 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