Aberfeldy 26 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Exceptional Cask Whisky

The Exceptional Cask Series represents the pinnacle of Aberfeldy’s whisky-making craftsmanship, showcasing the artistry involved in creating truly unique and refined single malts. These rare releases are carefully selected by Aberfeldy’s expert whisky-making team, highlighting small-batch and single-cask bottlings that reveal extraordinary finishes, extended maturation periods, and the distinct personality of exceptional casks.

This distinguished 26 Year Old expression has undergone a final maturation phase in hand-picked Oloroso sherry butts, renowned for their ability to enrich whisky with deep, complex flavours of dried fruits, warm spices, and robust oak. The influence of these Spanish sherry casks lends a luxurious roundness and layered intensity, perfectly complementing and enhancing the elegant sweetness inherent in Aberfeldy’s signature spirit.

Prior to its sherry cask finish, the whisky matures patiently in refill hogsheads and butts, allowing it to develop a smooth, balanced character. Bottled at cask strength, a potent 55.1% ABV, with natural colour and non-chill filtration, this release promises a rich, full-bodied, and authentic tasting experience. Each individually numbered bottle is a rare treasure, embodying a celebration of time, tradition, and masterful craft that whisky enthusiasts will cherish.

Expect an indulgent nose of juicy cherries, dark chocolate, and hints of ripe melon, followed by warming notes of ginger and gentle spice. On the palate, this whisky is full-bodied and smooth, with Aberfeldy’s signature Highland honey richness seamlessly layered with sherried depth. A long, lingering finish leaves a lasting impression of quality and complexity.