Aberfeldy 18 Year Sangiovese Cask Single Malt Scotch

Product Description

Aberfeldy 18 Year Old Sangiovese Wine Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Aberfeldy earned its reputation as the "Golden Dram" through decades of producing a classic, fruity Highland single malt defined by honeyed richness and a smooth, approachable character. Built in 1896 by John Dewar & Sons, the only distillery the Dewar family ever constructed, Aberfeldy sits just outside the town of the same name in Highland Perthshire, drawing its water from the Pitilie Burn, the same source that still feeds the distillery today.

This 18 Year Old expression is part of Aberfeldy's Red Wine Cask Collection, a limited-edition series exploring Master Blender Stephanie Macleod's art of finishing. After 18 years of maturation, the whisky is finished in ex-Sangiovese casks sourced from Tuscany's Valdarno di Sopra region, a departure from more common Bordeaux or Napa Valley finishes used elsewhere in the series. As Aberfeldy's Global Brand Ambassador Matthew Cordiner explains, the Red Wine Cask series is about building on Aberfeldy's heritage rather than rewriting it, pushing creative boundaries while safeguarding the distillery's signature floral, biscuity core and honeyed sweetness even as the whisky explores genuinely new territory.

That craftsmanship carries real institutional weight, Aberfeldy has earned more than 200 Gold Medals in international competitions over the years, and Stephanie Macleod herself has been named Master Blender of the Year on multiple occasions, including honors from Whisky Magazine. For whisky lovers curious about wine-finished Scotch that still feels unmistakably like a true Highland single malt, this Sangiovese-finished Aberfeldy delivers a refined balance of old-school elegance and modern finishing depth.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Ripe cherries, red plums, and figs, with orange peel, honey, and chalky minerality, alongside gentle clove spice.

Palate: Rich and harmonious, with soft tannins, cherry and stone fruit sweetness, vanilla, and Aberfeldy's signature honeyed core.

Finish: Elegantly balanced, with lingering clove, dried fruit, and soft vanilla.

Food Pairings

Aberfeldy 18 Year Sangiovese Cask's cherry and fig character pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, berry-based desserts, or aged cheese, dishes that echo its wine-driven fruit notes.

Serving Suggestions

Aberfeldy 18 Year Sangiovese Cask is best enjoyed neat, allowing its wine-cask complexity and honeyed core to fully unfold. Given its limited-edition status, it's a whisky best savored slowly on a special occasion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this whisky unique? It's part of Aberfeldy's limited Red Wine Cask Collection, finished in ex-Sangiovese casks from Tuscany's Valdarno di Sopra region after 18 years of maturation, a distinctive Italian wine finish rather than the more common Bordeaux or Napa Valley casks used elsewhere in the series.

What is the alcohol content? 46% ABV (92 proof).

How old is this whisky? 18 years, with an additional finishing period in Sangiovese wine casks.

Has Aberfeldy won any awards? Yes. The distillery has earned more than 200 Gold Medals in international competitions, and Master Blender Stephanie Macleod has won multiple Master Blender of the Year titles.

Is this a limited release? Yes. It's part of a limited-edition series and availability is finite once it sells through.

How should I enjoy it? Neat, to fully appreciate its wine-cask complexity and honeyed Highland character.

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