Finished in casks imported from Tuscany, this new 92 proof expression is the result of result from the natural interaction between the brand’s 15-year-old expression and these wine casks. Crafted by Malt Master Stephanie Macleod and her team, the whisky was first matured in refill and hogshead casks before being finished for two years in rare Tuscan Bolgheri casks. Bolgheri, a famed wine region on Tuscany’s coast, is celebrated for producing bold, elegant red wines.

“In keeping with our approach to innovation and exploration, we wanted to use these beautiful Tuscan casks again, for a second expression, as they contrast so wonderfully with the signature character of Aberfeldy,” said Aberfeldy Single Malt Scotch Whisky Malt Master Stephanie Macleod. “Fifteen-year-old whisky is known for being at an age where the influence from the cask reaches a certain peak. Bolgheri wines are known for being robust and full of dark fruit flavours with intense oakiness. Combining the two has crafted a beautifully rich and rounded Single Malt with soft ripe red cherries and creamy vanilla notes, spice and layers of dark chocolate and scented oak.”

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old Bolgheri Red Wine Cask Finish is a continuation in the distillery’s limited-edition wine cask finished whiskies, where previous iterations have included a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, a Pomerol, a Bordeaux, and a Rhône from France.

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old Bolgheri Red Wine Cask Finish is available for $84.99.

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