Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

Aberlour is one of Speyside’s best-loved distilleries, on the banks of the River Spey in the village of Aberlour, and its whiskies are known for a sherried, fruity, spiced character that has made them favorites with malt fans for decades. Despite that, only a small part of its range has been available in the US, a situation that changed in 2026 with the arrival of the 21 Year Old, followed on November 5, 2026 by the 14 Year Old, which fills a major gap in the core range.

The 14 Year Old is double-cask matured, in a combination of Oloroso sherry casks and first-fill American oak casks: the sherry brings dried fruit, nuttiness, and spice, and the first-fill oak (seasoned with bourbon) brings vanilla, caramel, and sweetness. Aberlour describes the focus as “the character of its ingredients, including barley and pure Birkenbush spring water,” with a natural maturation approach. It’s bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), in a 700ml bottle, and the whisky carries a Double Gold from the 2020 International Wine and Spirits Competition (as a pre-release sample, per a retailer).

The official tasting notes: “Nose: Sweet vanilla and ripe cherry. Palate: Smooth and rounded, with soft caramel, blackcurrant, blackberry jam and subtle spice. Finish: Long, sweet and balanced.” A retailer describes “a deep amber” whisky with “vanilla sweetness, honey, and ripe cherries on the nose” and “a sweet, long, and exquisitely balanced” finish. Whisky Magazine’s tasting panel scored the Aberlour 14 Double Cask 8.0 out of 10 (taster score 8.1): “Stewed apples and toffee, a little liquorice, dried mango chunks and passion fruit yoghurt. Delicate balsamic and fresh strawberries, blueberries, and milk chocolate. Just a hint of cola cube. Well rounded, medium body. The fruity notes are joined by milk chocolate, ginger biscuit, and yoghurt. Medium-short, gently drying and ever so slightly mineralic. Well integrated and clearly has seen the benefit of a good few years in cask. A little extra % would tip it into the higher 8s.” That’s a good guide: a soft, fruity, well-balanced, easy-drinking sherried Speysider that would benefit from a higher strength, but at 40% it’s approachable and easy to like.

It’s an accessible 14-year-old for customers who enjoy Glenfiddich 14, Balvenie DoubleWood 12, or Macallan 12 and want to try something in the same family, and a good gift. Enjoy it neat, or with a drop of water, after dinner.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured is produced at Aberlour Distillery, Speyside, Scotland, matured 14 years in Oloroso sherry casks and first-fill American oak casks, with Birkenbush spring water. 40% ABV / 80 proof, 700ml. US release November 2026.

Critics Reviews

Whisky Magazine — 8.0/10 (taster score 8.1):
“Stewed apples and toffee, a little liquorice, dried mango chunks and passion fruit yoghurt. Delicate balsamic and fresh strawberries, blueberries, and milk chocolate. Just a hint of cola cube... Well integrated and clearly has seen the benefit of a good few years in cask. A little extra % would tip it into the higher 8s.”

Award: Double Gold, International Wine and Spirits Competition 2020 (per a retailer listing)

Aberlour (tasting notes):
“Nose: Sweet vanilla and ripe cherry. Palate: Smooth and rounded, with soft caramel, blackcurrant, blackberry jam and subtle spice. Finish: Long, sweet and balanced.”

Tasting Profile

Nose
Deep amber. Sweet vanilla, ripe cherry, honey, and stewed apple, with toffee and a hint of liquorice.

Palate
Smooth and rounded, with soft caramel, blackcurrant, blackberry jam, milk chocolate, ginger biscuit, and subtle spice.

Finish
Long, sweet, and balanced, gently drying and slightly mineral.

Quick Overview

Food Pairings

• Dark chocolate and cherry desserts
• Berry tarts and shortbread
• Aged cheddar
• Roasted nuts

Serving Note

Enjoy neat, or with a drop of water.