Aberfeldy 15 Year French Red Wine Cask Finish
Single Malt
Aberfeldy // Highlands, Scotland
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Cost
Aberfeldy 15 Year French Red Wine Cask Finish aged for 15 years in a combination of bourbon re-fill and re-charred casks. It was then finished in red wine casks from the Pomerol appellation in France's Bordeaux region. This limited-edition release is available to purchase as of November 2019 in Belgium, Germany, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
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age15 Year
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abv43.0
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Single MaltDistilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
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Cask Typebourbon re-fill and re-charred casks, French red wine casks from Bordeaux
Tasting Notes
"Opens up on soft notes of honey and ripe apple parts. There’s a touch of bung cloth, as well as Maraschino cherries and cocoa powder. The fruitiness remains the dominant aroma though. The palate displays a nice viscosity and initial sweetness, highlighted by candied apricots, honey comb and fudge, as well as a touch of kirsch liqueur. Surprisingly full-bodied despite its low abv. The wine influence is present without completely overtaking the spirit."
Reviewed by
Thijs Klaverstijn