Aberfeldy 12 Year Old Madeira 700ml

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old is a honeyed Highland single malt that embodies the gentle, approachable character of Scotland’s central Highlands. Matured in a combination of bourbon, sherry, re-fill and re-char casks for a full 12 years, this golden dram showcases the distillery’s signature sweetness and smooth texture, losing almost a third of its volume to the angels’ share before bottling at 40% ABV.

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Founded in 1896 by John Dewar & Sons and opening its doors in 1898, Aberfeldy Distillery sits on the eastern outskirts of the town of Aberfeldy, on the southern bank of the upper Tay in the Scottish Highlands. The distillery sources its water from the Pitilie Burn, a stream renowned for its exceptional purity and traces of alluvial gold, contributing to the clean, sweet profile that has earned Aberfeldy over 200 gold medals throughout its history.

Nose: Light and smooth with fresh oak, crisp apple and mellow pear, transitioning to white grape with time. Vanilla and light caramel sugars emerge alongside a touch of lemongrass, while honeyed plump fruits and gentle spice add depth. The nose is sweet and unimposing, with hints of heather honey and subtle floral notes dancing above delicate barrel oak.

Palate: Syrupy and rich on the tongue with lots of vanilla, fudge and honeycomb sweetness balanced by baking spices and toffee. The mouthfeel is silky and creamy with good viscosity, delivering gingerbread cake, baked orange, candied lemon and a whisper of smoke. Malty and medium-bodied, the palate follows the nose faithfully with golden syrup cake, plump raisins, brown sugar and just a hint of dry perfumed oak adding structure.

Finish: Short and sweet with caramelized ginger, toffee and marzipan lingering alongside light citrus peel and a tickle of astringency from oak. Green grass, dried hay and lemon zest appear with gentle smoke and fudge rounding out the final notes, leaving a clean, balanced impression.

At 40% ABV, Aberfeldy 12 Year Old works beautifully neat in a Glencairn glass, over one large ice cube, or with a splash of water to open up the fruity, honeyed aromas. This is an excellent everyday dram that punches well above its price point, offering reliable quality and accessible Highland character without demanding your full attention. A versatile whisky that suits home bartenders looking for a quality scotch for cocktails like the Rob Roy or Penicillin, or as a thoughtful gift for someone beginning their single malt journey.