Aberlour 18 Year Old Double Sherry Cask is a richly layered Speyside single malt matured exclusively in a combination of Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks. Produced in the heart of Speyside, Scotland, the Aberlour distillery has built its reputation on deeply sherried, full-bodied whiskies that showcase both elegance and intensity. This 18-year-old expression exemplifies the house style, marrying the raisin rich sweetness of PX casks with the nutty, structured depth of Oloroso oak. Bottled at 43% ABV, it delivers maturity, balance, and luxurious texture, making it one of the most sought after aged expressions in the Aberlour portfolio.
The extended maturation allows the whisky to absorb profound sherry influence while maintaining the distillery’s signature orchard fruit character. The dual cask approach provides complexity and refinement - sweet dried fruit and spice interwoven with polished oak and dark chocolate - resulting in a whisky that is both powerful and impeccably composed.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep mahogany with ruby highlights and slow-forming, viscous legs that reflect its long sherry cask maturation.
Aroma
Rich aromas of dark dried fruits - raisins, figs, and dates - rise first, followed by notes of toffee, dark chocolate, cinnamon, and clove. Subtle hints of orange peel, roasted nuts, and polished oak add further depth.
Palate
Full-bodied and velvety. Lush layers of PX sweetness unfold with flavors of sultanas, black cherries, and treacle, balanced by Oloroso-driven nuttiness, cocoa powder, and warm baking spices. Underneath, gentle orchard fruit and structured oak tannins provide balance and complexity.
Finish
Long, warming, and elegantly spiced, with lingering dark chocolate, dried fruit richness, and a refined oak dryness that slowly fades.
