{"product_id":"aberlour-14-year-old-double-cask-matured-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"464\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAberlour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAberlour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Magazine — 8.0\/10 (taster score 8.1):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Gold, International Wine and Spirits Competition 2020 \u003cem\u003e(per a retailer listing)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAberlour (tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Nose: Sweet vanilla and ripe cherry. Palate: Smooth and rounded, with soft caramel, blackcurrant, blackberry jam and subtle spice. Finish: Long, sweet and balanced.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep amber. Sweet vanilla, ripe cherry, honey, and stewed apple, with toffee and a hint of liquorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth and rounded, with soft caramel, blackcurrant, blackberry jam, milk chocolate, ginger biscuit, and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, sweet, and balanced, gently drying and slightly mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky — Double Cask Matured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% ABV \/ 80 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOloroso sherry casks and first-fill American oak casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirkenbush spring water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAberlour — Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUS Launch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNovember 5, 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhisky Magazine 8.0\/10; Double Gold, IWSC 2020 (retailer-listed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA soft, fruity, sherried, easy-drinking Speyside malt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVanilla, ripe cherry, caramel, blackcurrant, blackberry jam, toffee, subtle spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate and cherry desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerry tarts and shortbread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheddar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnjoy neat, or with a drop of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45978914127938,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Aberlour_14_Year_Old_Double_Cask_Matured_Single_Malt_Scotch_Whisky_700ml.jpg?v=1794508007","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/aberlour-14-year-old-double-cask-matured-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}