In 1826, the original Aberlour distillery was founded by James Gordon. This 12 year old whisky is, as usual with most of Aberlour's standard bottlings, 'Double Cask Matured'. For maturing Bourbon and Sherry casks are used. At the desired age, both types are combined ('marriage'). The bourbon cask give vanilla-like aromas to the whisky, while the Sherry casks provide more strength, sweetness and spiciness. Sherry casks, especially those of the Oloroso type, give the whisky darker a darker color.
