Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin Whisky
ABV: 40% | Origin: Scotland

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin is a rich and smooth Highland single malt whisky, aged in a combination of sherry and bourbon casks. It offers luscious honeyed malt, creamy vanilla, and subtle spice, leading to a long, warming finish with hints of dried fruit and oak.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Rich honey, heather, vanilla, and a touch of spice
• Palate: Smooth and creamy with flavors of caramel, dried fruit, citrus zest, and toasted oak
• Finish: Long and warming, with lingering notes of spice, malt, and subtle smokiness

Production Details

• Distillation method: Traditional copper pot stills
• Cask type(s): Aged in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks
• Special processes: Extra-long fermentation enhances its signature honeyed richness

Perfect For

• Ideal for whisky enthusiasts who appreciate smooth, balanced single malts
• Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to unlock its depth of flavor

Expert Notes

• Aberfeldy 12 Year Old is known as the "Golden Dram," thanks to its signature honeyed sweetness and smooth finish.
• The combination of bourbon and sherry cask aging adds complexity, with layers of fruit, vanilla, and spice.

Customer Reviews

• "A beautifully smooth whisky with a rich honeyed character." – Thomas H. ★★★★★
• "The perfect balance of sweetness and spice—an excellent everyday dram." – Laura M. ★★★★½
• "A great introduction to Highland single malts. Easy to drink and full of flavor." – James R. ★★★★★

Interesting Facts

• Aberfeldy is one of the few distilleries that sources water from the Pitilie Burn, known for its deposits of Scottish gold.
• The Gold Bar Tin edition is a special collector’s item, celebrating Aberfeldy’s rich heritage and craftsmanship.
• The distillery was founded in 1898 and has a long-standing reputation for producing smooth, approachable single malts.

Serving Suggestions

• Enjoy neat to appreciate its delicate balance of flavors
• Add a drop of water to enhance its honeyed sweetness and subtle spice
• Pair with dark chocolate or shortbread for a classic Scottish pairing

Distillery

• The Aberfeldy Distillery, located in the Scottish Highlands, is renowned for producing award-winning single malts known for their rich, honeyed character and smooth, approachable taste.