Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery Marks 25 Years With Limited Scotch Whisky

Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery celebrates 25 years of its visitor center with an exclusive 22 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish limited to 552 bottles worldwide.
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Aberfeldy Distillery, the Highland home of Dewar’s blended scotch whisky, is celebrating 25 years since the opening of its visitor centre and whisky experience. The milestone is being marked with the release of a limited edition Aberfeldy 22 Year Old finished in Oloroso sherry casks. 

This limited release forms part of the distillery’s Exceptional Cask Series, featuring just 552 bottles worldwide and highlighting the brand’s continued focus on premium expressions.

Aberfeldy 22 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish

The anniversary whisky represents a carefully monitored finishing process, with traditional oak-matured spirit receiving additional aging in Oloroso sherry casks sourced from Jerez, Spain.

Stephanie Macleod, Aberfeldy’s Malt Master, explained the development process behind the commemorative release.

“With finishing, the goal is always to complement, never mask, the whisky’s inherent qualities. For this 22-Year-Old, we monitored the cask development carefully to ensure the Oloroso influence provided depth, warmth, and additional layers of fruit and spice,” Macleod said. “It felt like the perfect way to mark 25 years of welcoming visitors to the distillery—by sharing a whisky that reflects the character and craft we’ve become known for.”  

The resulting 22-year-old single malt showcases sweet orchard fruits, pear, and caramelized apples, with vanilla and heather honey notes complemented by toasted oak and gentle clove undertones.

The new release marks 25 years since the opening of the Dewar’s Aberfeldy visitor centre. You can read all about the experience here. Credit: Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery

Bottled at 46% ABV, the limited edition expression carries a price tag of £195 and will be available exclusively through the distillery and its online store.

Milestone Celebrations 

The release coincides with a quarter-century of welcoming visitors to Aberfeldy, where the distillery has become a key Highland whisky tourism destination.

Located in the heart of Scotland, the visitor center has established itself as a cornerstone of the region’s whisky trail, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to experience both Aberfeldy single malts and Dewar’s blended scotch whiskies.

The distillery plans to host special events, tastings, and behind-the-scenes experiences throughout 2025 to commemorate the anniversary.

These celebrations will showcase the legacy and craftsmanship behind Aberfeldy’s award-winning whiskies. Enthusiasts will also have unique opportunities to explore the distillery’s heritage

The visitor experience has become increasingly important to scotch whisky producers as global interest in production methods and brand stories continues to drive whisky tourism across Scotland.

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