{"product_id":"aberfeldy-18-year-sangiovese-cask-single-malt-scotch","title":"Aberfeldy 18 Year Sangiovese Cask Single Malt Scotch","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAberfeldy 18 Year Old Sangiovese Wine Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAberfeldy 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe cherries, red plums, and figs, with orange peel, honey, and chalky minerality, alongside gentle clove spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and harmonious, with soft tannins, cherry and stone fruit sweetness, vanilla, and Aberfeldy's signature honeyed core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegantly balanced, with lingering clove, dried fruit, and soft vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAberfeldy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAberfeldy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this whisky unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the alcohol content?\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% ABV (92 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is this whisky?\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 years, with an additional finishing period in Sangiovese wine casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas Aberfeldy won any awards?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It's part of a limited-edition series and availability is finite once it sells through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I enjoy it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat, to fully appreciate its wine-cask complexity and honeyed Highland character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLooking for more Highland single malts? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/highland-scotch-whisky\"\u003eShop our full Highland Scotch Whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e for rich, sherried, and wine-finished expressions alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWant more Scotch overall? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eBrowse our full Scotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e for single malts, blends, and rare collectible releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Quality Liquor Store Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt Quality Liquor Store, we guarantee the authenticity and quality of every bottle we sell. All of our products are sourced directly from authorized distributors, and every order is carefully packaged to arrive safely at your door. Shop with confidence knowing your rare and limited-edition whiskies are in good hands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aberfeldy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48381183754498,"sku":"LWS-0609","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/3289\/2418\/files\/aberfeldy-18-sangiovese.jpg?v=1787935017","url":"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/zh\/products\/aberfeldy-18-year-sangiovese-cask-single-malt-scotch","provider":"Quality Liquor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}