Aberfeldy 25 Year Old 125th Anniversary Limited Edition is a special release celebrating 125 years since Aberfeldys spirit first flowed from the stills in 1898 a Highland single malt handpicked by Malt Master Stephanie Macleod and Distillery Manager John MacKenzie from a parcel of casks aged for over two decades, finished in Oloroso Sherry casks to augment the rich and fruity character with a delightful spiced note.

Aberfeldy Distillery was established in 1898 in Perthshire by John Dewar & Sons, and the 125th anniversary in 2023 presented the ideal opportunity for Malt Master Stephanie Macleod and Distillery Manager John MacKenzie to collaborate on a milestone expression. Drawn to a specific parcel of over-twenty-year casks in Aberfeldys warehouse, they chose the Oloroso sherry cask finish to augment the naturally rich and fruity 25-year Aberfeldy character with the warm, spiced, and dried fruit complexity that Oloroso wood adds. A testament to the pioneering spirit of Aberfeldy from the Heart of Scotland. Browse the full Scotch whisky collection at Wooden Cork.

Specs

• Distillery: Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Highland (est. 1898; Bacardi / Dewar & Sons)
• Region: Highland, Scotland
• Age Statement: 25 Years
• Finish: Oloroso sherry cask
• Edition: 125th Anniversary Limited Release (2023)
• Selected by: Malt Master Stephanie Macleod & Distillery Manager John MacKenzie

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the 25-year 125th Anniversary compare to the Aberfeldy 21 Year?

The 21 Year uses combined bourbon and sherry casks for a complex, multi-dimensional result. The 25 Year 125th Anniversary focuses on the Oloroso sherry cask finish applied to an over-20-year bourbon cask-matured base adding greater sherry-driven spice and dried fruit complexity at the higher maturity level. Limited allocation. Order online.

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