Name: Aberfeldy 12
Color: Gold
Nose: Malt, flowers, wood, light citrus
Taste: Malt, citrus, wood, white pepper
Aberfeldy 12 is a whisky I have seen on the shelves for years now and for some reason my “Spidey” sense kept me away from trying this whisky. Years ago on a cruise to Bermuda it was served a lot at the bar, but I opted for the “Glen’s” for my nightly drink. After sampling this nip, I am happy I listened to my Spidey sense.
Aberfeldy 12 is aged in ex-bourbon, ex-sherry casks, and some casks are re-charred. On my first taste, I was not very impressed. It’s a very basic malt whisky. On my second taste I recognized the flavor profile, but I guessed incorrectly. It reminded me of Singleton or Tomatin. However, I had recently had samples them for review, so they were fresh in my mind. From my research I discovered the familiar flavor is Dewar’s. This whisky is just slightly upgraded Dewar’s. It does have a sweeter sherry finish and has more body than a Dewar’s, but it is very basic whisky.
As my Scottish Mum used to say, “There are slugging whiskies and there are sipping whiskies”. This one is a summer slugging whisky. No wonder why the bartenders on the cruise were pushing it.
Priced around $35-45 and not impressed.
If you like it, drink it! – Chris
If you like it, drink it!
