Aberlour’s 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is influenced by sherry cask maturation. (Image: Amazon)
Gifting a loved one a top-quality bottle is often a solid choice at Christmas – even better if you can grab one that already comes in a gift box. That’s exactly what you can get from Amazon right now, with a bottle of costing £29.99, down from £45. This is a brilliant deal, as the same drink .
Not only is the bottle a beauty – the kind of thing you’d be pleased to display in your house – but shoppers report it’s got the taste to back it up. The single malt is influenced by sherry cask maturation, giving it a fruity and well-rounded flavour.
But make no mistake – this is very much a complex dram, with background notes of chocolate, toffee, cinnamon and ginger. The result is a sweet yet spicy drink, one that would go down a treat at Christmas or even Burns Night in January. Enjoy neat, over ice, with a splash of water, or even mixed into a cocktail if you’re feeling adventurous.
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With an average of 4.8 stars out of 5 from , it’s safe to say shoppers are loving this whisky. “Lovely, smooth and full of the right flavours. Would buy any day of the week,” enthused one drinker. “Quality whisky.”
“Great variant of a classic. Soft flavours and rounded finish. Lots of flavour, sweetness from the sherry casking. Excellent drink,” agreed another.
While a third said: “I love this whiskey. It is simply delicious and makes a great gift!”
Aberlour’s 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky has fruity notes and a spicy base. (Image: Amazon)
However, everyone’s palate is different, and one shopper wrote in their review: “The flavour is not subtle enough, with strong overtones of tobacco and a weak finish. I’ll probably save this for pairing with a smoked salmon rather than enjoying it on its own.” Another noted: “This is a easy drinker if not slightly bland with not much mouthfeel or finish to speak of. If your new to whisky then this is great value and won’t overpower. If you’ve been around the block then youmight find it somewhat lacking in flavour profile.”
For an alternative Scotch, you could try the , which is £30.50 from Sainsbury’s. For a more modern-looking bottle to put on the shelf, there’s the , costing £38.99 from The Bottle Club.