Aberlour 10 Year Old Forest Reserve
About Aberlour 10 Year Old Forest Reserve
Aberlour 10-Year-Old Forest Reserve is a regional-market Speyside single malt created as a fresher and more oak-driven alternative to Aberlour’s traditional Double Cask range. It matures in ex-bourbon and sherry casks before a portion receives additional maturation in French oak. This extra oak influence adds vanilla, toasted nuts, gentle tannins, and spice to Aberlour’s characteristic orchard-fruit profile.
The Forest Reserve name also reflects Aberlour’s association with environmental and forest-preservation efforts in its home region of Speyside. It is primarily distributed in France and other European markets rather than as a standard U.S. release.
Bottle Information
| Whisky Type | Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
|---|---|
| Brand | Aberlour |
| Expression | 10-Year-Old Forest Reserve |
| Distillery | Aberlour Distillery |
| Producer | Chivas Brothers, part of Pernod Ricard |
| Country and Region | Scotland — Speyside |
| Grain Composition | 100% malted barley |
| Peat Level | Unpeated style; official ppm not disclosed |
| Distillation | Double distilled in copper pot stills |
| Age Statement | 10 years |
| Cask Type | Ex-bourbon and sherry casks, with a portion receiving additional maturation in French Limousin oak casks |
| Filtration | Not publicly specified by the producer |
| Proof / ABV | 80 proof / 40% ABV |
Prices
Estimated MSRP
$49.99
Fair Store Price
$40–$60
Secondary Market
No Premium
A dependable manufacturer-published U.S. MSRP was not located. Based on current European and international retailer pricing, the estimated MSRP is approximately $49.99 for a 700 mL bottle. Prices between $40 and $60 represent a fair buying range. Imported bottles may cost more because of shipping, duties, taxes, and retailer markup. Because this is an actively produced regional release with relatively broad European availability, it does not normally command a secondary-market premium.
Flavor Profile
A soft and fruit-forward Speyside single malt opening with red apple, ripe pear, creamy vanilla, lemon blossom, orange peel, and a touch of fresh oak. The palate develops apricot, sweet melon, toffee, strawberry jam, toasted almonds, walnuts, nutmeg, clove, and gentle French-oak spice. The finish is long, warm, and lightly drying, leaving vanilla, toasted nuts, orchard fruit, mild sherry sweetness, and lingering oak spice.