ABERLOUR DISTILLERY: THE HEART OF SPEYSIDE SHERRY-MATURED EXCELLENCE

History

Founded in 1879 by James Fleming in the village of Aberlour, deep in Scotland’s Speyside region, Aberlour Distilleryhas become synonymous with rich, sherry-influenced single malt whisky. Fleming’s philosophy — “Let the deed show”— continues to guide the distillery today, honouring craftsmanship, community, and integrity across every release. Over nearly 150 years, Aberlour has grown from a local treasure to one of the world’s most admired single malt producers.

Distilling Process

Aberlour’s whisky begins with pure, soft spring water from the nearby Ben Rinnes, which supports long fermentations and fruity distillate development. The whisky’s signature character comes from double cask maturation — aging separately in American oak bourbon barrels and European oak Oloroso sherry casks before expert marrying. This process creates an unmistakable profile of dried fruit, spice, chocolate, and sweet oak richness.

What Makes Aberlour Unique and Revered

Aberlour is celebrated for its sherry-driven depth and balanced sweetness. Iconic expressions like Aberlour 12 Double Cask Matured and the cult favourite A’bunadh, a cask-strength, sherry-bomb masterpiece have built a global following. Few distilleries capture Speyside's signature fruit character with such precision, warmth, and power. The house style is lush, indulgent, and unmistakably Aberlour.

Master Distiller & Team

The current Master Distiller at Aberlour Distillery in Speyside is Graeme Cruickshank.   He has over 35 years of experience in the whisky industry and  was appointed Master Distiller of Aberlour in 2015 after a long production career within the parent company.

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Signature Whiskies

• Aberlour 12 Double Cask Matured – balanced sweetness, soft spice, and classic sherry influence.
• Aberlour 16-Year-Old – layered, elegant, and beautifully rounded.
• Aberlour A’bunadh – cask-strength sherry powerhouse; rich, intense, and legendary.
• Aberlour 18-Year-Old – premium depth with luxurious dark chocolate and dried fruit notes.

Awards & Recognition

• Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Gold – International Spirits Challenge
  
• Top 20 Single Malts – Whisky Advocate

Aberlour consistently ranks among the finest Speyside distilleries, praised for flavour, value, and exceptional cask management.

For the Bourbon Brothers Collection

Aberlour brings sherry richness, Speyside elegance, and cask-strength power to the Bourbon Brothers portfolio. Perfect for bourbon lovers exploring premium Scotch with big flavour and depth.

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