Aberlour 18 Year Old Double Cask Matured
About Aberlour 18 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Aberlour 18-Year-Old Double Cask Matured is one of the oldest regularly produced whiskies in Aberlour’s permanent range. Its extended maturation is followed by a double sherry finish using Spanish oak Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry butts. This creates a richer and more concentrated expression built around ripe fruit, orange zest, plum jam, apricot, chocolate-covered raisins, nutmeg, and mature oak.
Bottle Information
| Whisky Type | Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
|---|---|
| Brand | Aberlour |
| Expression | 18-Year-Old Double Cask Matured |
| 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 | 18 years |
| Cask Type | Spanish oak Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry butts used for a double sherry-cask finish |
| Filtration | Not publicly specified for the standard release |
| Proof / ABV | 86 proof / 43% ABV |
Prices
MSRP
$229.99
Fair Store Price
$180–$230
Secondary Market
No Consistent Premium
The listed U.S. MSRP is $229.99 for a 750 mL bottle. Current retailer pricing generally falls between approximately $180 and $230, with prices below $200 representing particularly strong value. Because this remains a regularly produced premium expression, it does not normally command a consistent secondary-market premium. Prices may vary by state, retailer, taxes, and local availability.
Flavor Profile
A rich and intensely sherried Speyside single malt opening with ripe fruit, orange zest, toffee, and plum jam. The palate develops soft apricot, chocolate-covered raisins, licorice root, caramel, freshly grated nutmeg, and mature oak. The finish is long, complex, and sweet, leaving dried fruit, dark chocolate, orange peel, seasoned oak, and lingering spice.