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Whisky Review: Aberfeldy 18 Year Old Finished In Tuscan Red Wine Casks

We review Aberfeldy 18 Year Old Finished In Tuscan Red Wine Casks, which saw extra aging time in former Italian red wine casks from Bolgheri.

OVERALL RATING

9
$129.00
  • Jennifer Williams, a former Dallas bartender and PSU graduate, enjoys whiskey, literature, and jazz.
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Aberfeldy 18 Year Old Finished In Tuscan Red Wine Casks review

Tasting Notes

About:

Aged 18 years, 86 proof (43% ABV), 750 ml bottle MSRP $129, product of Scotland.
Appearance:
Burnt amber.
Nose:
On the nose there’s a distinct medicinal character rounded out by scents of day old cut grass along with flavors of cinnamon, orange citrus, molasses, and freshwater.
Palate:
there’s more fruit and almond, and also delightful hints of sliced green pepper and lime which mingles with Aberfeldy’s citrus and honey notes. Beautiful soft oak rounds out this complex and deeply satisfying dram. It’d be ideal with dessert.” Aberfeldy 18 Year Old Finished In Tuscan Red Wine Casks (image via Aberfeldy) Tasting Notes: Aberfeldy 18 Year Old Finished In Tuscan Red Wine Casks Vital Stats: Aged 18 years, 86 proof (43% ABV), 750 ml bottle MSRP $129, product of Scotland. Appearance: Burnt amber. Nose: On the nose there’s a distinct medicinal character rounded out by scents of day old cut grass along with flavors of cinnamon, orange citrus, molasses, and freshwater. Palate: The palate offers both spicy and sweet notes of honey, malt, and caramel, with grassy hints of oak and clove as well as burnt orange, red wine poached pear, and sweet dry tobacco.
Finish:
Comments:
This whisky offers a texture that is smooth and mildly grainy with a spicy bite that lingers nicely. The medicinal character is more pleasant than off-putting, which speaks volumes about its well-balanced, broad flavor profile. While single malt whiskies may be an acquired taste, I appreciate the long, flavorful finish that offers an intriguing depth of character that’s well worth taking your time to chew on.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams honed her appreciation for patrons with a discerning taste for fine whiskey during her 15-year tenure as a bartender in Dallas, Texas. Since relocating to Portland, Oregon in 2019, she graduated from Portland State University with a major in English Literature and a minor in Writing. During her final term at PSU, Jennifer served as the Arts & Culture editor for the university's monthly magazine, The Pacific Sentinel. A voracious reader, outdoor runner, and aspiring photographer, Jennifer also harbors a deep love for classic jazz. She always welcomes the opportunity to share a whiskey and engaging conversation with both her cherished friends from Texas and the many new companions she's made since settling in Oregon.

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