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Aberfeldy 12 Year Old: The Golden Dram — Highland Honey, Heather, and Butterscotch Without a Whisper of Smoke

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old: The Golden Dram — Highland Honey, Heather, and Butterscotch Without a Whisper of Smoke

7 /10
EDITOR
Distillery: Aberfeldy Distillery
Type: Scotch
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 40% ABV
Price: £39.40

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old is a Scotch whisky made by Aberfeldy Distillery. ABV: 40% ABV. Age: 12 Years. Our expert rating is 7/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Warm honey and heather — vanilla, baked apple, spice, toasted oak, green apple, honeydew, the signature golden character immediately inviting

Palate

Smooth and rounded — butterscotch, malt, citrus peel, subtle cinnamon, buttery with apple and dried fruit, the honeyed sweetness that earned the nickname

Finish

Honey persisting — gradually revealing gentle oak tannins, mild spiciness, a subtle smokiness emerging at the very end, clean and satisfying

Expert Review

7/10

The Golden Dram — celebrated for its signature honeyed sweetness. Matured in ex-bourbon and refill oak, producing warm honey, heather, vanilla, and butterscotch without any peat smoke. A perfect introduction to Highland single malts that beats bottles at twice the price.

Joe Whitfield
Joe Whitfield Editor-in-Chief
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