Aberlour 6 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- Aberlour
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49%
- Age
- 6 years
- Price
- £79.95
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Nutty, Chocolate, Sherried
- Description
- Aberlour's six-year-old Speyside single malt finished in a custom Pedro Ximénez octave, layering floral honey, nutty malt, and creamy chocolate across the palate. The Pedro Ximénez cask adds depth and richness while the underlying malt provides structure and balance. A richly flavoured Darkness expression ideal for those enjoying sherry's warming influence on young malt.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Aberlour 6 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 6-year-old single malt from Aberlour (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 49% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — honey, nutty, chocolate, sherried. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A premium pour worth the price.
Aberlour's six-year-old Speyside single malt finished in a custom Pedro Ximénez octave, layering floral honey, nutty malt, and creamy chocolate across the palate. The Pedro Ximénez cask adds depth and richness while the underlying malt provides structure and balance. A richly flavoured Darkness expression ideal for those enjoying sherry's warming influence on young malt.
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