ABERLOUR - A Bunadh Alba - 58.9%
The Aberlour Distillery is ideally located in the famous Speyside region in Scotland, precisely in the charming village of the same name, whose name means "mouth of the babbling brook" in Gaelic. Founded in 1879 by James Fleming, the distillery was strategically established to benefit from a constant supply of pure spring water, flowing from the pink granite of Ben Rinnes. This place is steeped in history and renowned for its mystical relationship with water, an essential element in the production of exceptional whiskies. After a devastating fire in 1898, the distillery was rebuilt by the famous architect Charles Doig. This reconstruction allowed a significant increase in production capacity in 1974, going from 2 to 4 stills. Today, Aberlour is an iconic property of the Pernod Ricard group, managed by its renowned subsidiary Chivas Brothers, thus guaranteeing quality and international distribution.
The four stills currently produce about 3,500,000 liters of pure alcohol per year. The distillation process carried out by the master distiller is a meticulous art where the colorless "new-make" spirit is carefully divided into three distinct fractions: the head, the heart, and the tail. Only the part called the "heart" – characterized by delicate berry aromas and remarkable finesse – is kept to mature in noble casks. The "head" and "tail" parts are reintroduced into the still for redistillation, thus ensuring the aromatic perfection and purity of Aberlour Single Malt whisky.
A'Bunadh means "the original" in Gaelic, while Alba refers to the American white oak Quercus Alba, whose wood is used for maturation casks. This whisky is aged exclusively in premium Bourbon casks, giving each bottle rich and deep notes. Bottled cask strength at 58.9%, this single malt offers an intense and authentic tasting experience, without chill filtration or added coloring, to preserve all the purity and aromatic complexity of the spirit.
Non-peated whisky, it appeals to enthusiasts seeking a natural, fruity, and spicy aromatic profile, typical of the Speyside region and the Aberlour house.
