Don't get me wrong, I've thoroughly enjoyed it in spring and summer as well, but the hint of charred wood just made me think it might be better suited then. The 12 year-old expression is a fine example of how the distinctively crisp, citrus character of Aberlour’s raw spirit is deftly softened by double cask maturation. If we decide not to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms, such decision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. From the Speyside region of Scotland, it is first matured in traditional American, then Sherry oak casks. The 12-year-old is ‘double cask matured’ in this manner and Oloroso sherry is prominent on the sweet nose, along with honey, almonds and wood.

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Traditional oak and seasoned Sherry butts are both used to great effect, as the mellowed spirits within are combined to deliver a subtly balanced flavour. This subreddit is private because of Reddit's inability to provide proper moderation tools and listen to users.

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