Whisky Review/Tasting: Aberlour Double Cask 12 years

[@NealeHarper]

I have very fond memories of drinking this whisky with my dad. Sadly he passed away recently, but we both agreed this was our favourite affordable Speyside malt.

[@PhilosopherRaptor]

A sip before the show and 3 on the review? You know he loved this one 😁

[@kevinw9073]

Three drinks!!!! He really likes it! Cheers!

[@IgorK]

We just bought this bottle and can’t wait to taste it!

[@Whiskycom]

Enjoy!

[@MrNesl]

Delicious full-flavoured single malt and great value for money. I prefer Island and Islay varieties of scotch, but out of the four Speyside single malts I've had - other three being Glenfiddich 12, Glenmorangie 10 and Glenlivet 12 - this one was best by far. 35 euros in Croatia at the moment, which is a fair price.

[@SpirosKiriakopoulos]

Glenmorangie is a Highlander bro

[@IgorK]

Also, check Glenfarclas 10, highlander too.

[@nv2929]

​@@IgorKGlenfarclas is from speyside.

[@IgorK]

@@nv2929 Oh yes, they say Highland Single Malt but distillery is on Spey Side. I found this - “In the small print on our labels we do put Speyside. Macallan also does the same put Highland rather than Speyside. The Speyside region is a relatively new region. And Glenfarclas has been a Highland Whisky for over 100 years before the Speyside region came about.”

[@puressenceuk35]

Most things Horst has descibed as "dangerously sipping" I could happily sit and cave through half a bottle in an evening then wonder why the room is moving. He knows his stuff.. This is still one of my fave sub £40 whisky's.

[@darrylcalder]

The price is alluring, Horst's endorsement is adding to the intrigue

[@mikerowsdower9896]

Aberlour 12 year was the first bottle of single malt I owned. It was purchased by a friend to help me get into Scotch Whisky. It is a wonderful dram with good memories.

[@marchauschild9318]

Meinen 12 jährigen 40 prozentigen hatte ich nun 6 Jahre im Regal.... und heute ist der Tag gekommen. Ihr Video dazu verstärkt den Genuss. Herzlichen lieben DANK ......selten habe ich so zustimmen können...

[@AlinJapan]

Thank you for explaining that "Double Cask" has no official meaning. I did not realize that it could refer to either 2 casks aged for, say 12 years, and then blended or that it could mean it is aged in 1 cask and then finished for a few years in another type of cask.

[@supmojo]

Whenever I drink my whiskey, I watch your videos to the same whiskey Im consuming. Thank you.

[@averymoses9744]

instablaster

[@Mr_India....]

Hahahah I deciided to do the same and that's why I'm here. Had this last night and boy was it good.

[@richardchild6093]

The 12yo Double Cask is my regular go to...inexpensive but flavorful. There better whiskies out there but this one is a great value, I think.

[@robertabilmouna9077]

My new favorite! Especially during the holidays!

[@markomisita5378]

Got it as Christmass present from my mother in law this year...came with 2 glasses...still haven't had a chance to try it but I'm certanly looking forward to it...

[@garethgroom4898]

Three sips!! That happens very seldom, he loves it! Definitely one to try!

[@sham1r6]

What's interesting is when I tasted this it was light cinnamon ginger at first then developed into undeniable beautifully layerd chocolate. Love this bottle. Absolutely the best to Sip casually with friends who care about taste but aren't aficionados

[@Taylancen]

I haven't tasted it yet but given tasted notes and information by you that shows such a delicious whisky.

[@dpete8995]

Thanks for the review. I’ve been considering this one for a while... think I’m gonna try some tomorrow!

[@Honezjr]

This also was my first bottle of single malt scotch. I love this whiskey as it's very sweet, comforting, and drinkable.

[@AdrienJCrozet]

Still my favourite whisky to date!! Amazing

[@donkolo2610]

Lovely whisky, very smooth

[@MrNiceKnife]

Took a chance on this years ago and loved it.

[@deifor]

Tastes almost like tropical fruit punch to me but I love it. I prefer it over my Balvenie 12, which has a hint of smoke I can only get if compared to one like the Aberlour.

[@reeds7176sbcglobal]

Very nice that Aberlour!

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

It's a decent dram at the price, but I think it really needs time to develop in the glass ... well balanced but the finish is somewhat on the short side of things IMHO.

[@tomsawyer4321]

I bought this a while back, I'm more of a rye whiskey or bourbon man but I fancied something different. Stunning whisky, possibly my favorite scotch but upon reflection I might, if forced, say scotch wise I prefer a Laphroaig, completely different whiskies but both are jolly good

[@vincentsimon4037]

Just opened a bottle last night. The low ABV does lighten the complexity a bit but it is very nice on the palate. I wish they had made it at least 90 or more ABV. I'll likely make this a repeat purchase regardless! Cheers!

[@yoda1934]

I got the new bottle of this and I'm not sure if i like it as much as glenlivet 12 double oak

[@Glyn69]

£27.00 in Tesco today superb value , lovely dram

[@sarinpakkan2370]

Too much smooth and fruity , ,my all time FAVOURITE

[@soson001]

Great and very helpful video! Thanks for sharing!

[@Davioc04]

Aberlour Double Cask 12 years X Glenfarclas 12 years. Which one I should buy? I'm new at whisky, and liked both reviews (prices for both are similar here).

[@neikory]

A very well Balanced one... really nice.

[@VikingShaver]

Aberlour 16 vs Macallan 12 ? Which one prevails ? Aberlour 12 is budget friendly single malt, but price wise it’s far cheaper than Macallan 12, so Aberlour 16 is more comparable to Macallan 12.

[@c.tstrayer8059]

can't go wrong with Aberlour 12 and 16 year old Whiskeys!!!

[@francisd2386]

Is the 16 worth the price ? Seems like a good deal around here.

[@c.tstrayer8059]

Francis Ducharme ,In my opinion the 16 is very worth the price. Smooth and Sherry rich in taste. I've been trying a variety of Scotch Whiskys and it is still my favorite!

[@independentatheartoutdoors6191]

Enjoying some myself as I watch.

[@goudan]

this one is my favorite all day whisky, a bottle for my dad and brother lasted a few hours only at christmas hahaha price-value is the best, there are way better ones out there but more expensive!

[@byteme9718]

I've never liked whiskey but I do like this, too much.

[@thewhitestboogieman6552]

I prefer the A'Bunadh myself. Like you said it's "Dangerously sipping whiskey." That's why I like to take a bottle when I go to a party, make sure everyone gets annihilated.

[@Sniggwaffles]

A'Bunadh is over USD $80+tax in the local liquor stores. I really enjoy it as well but I can't justify that!

[@thewhitestboogieman6552]

It's nice to take to a party every now and then, though. And everyone is always appreciative that you brought an $80 bottle to share.

[@francisd2386]

I like sharing with people who appreciate. Whether give positive or negative comments, but don't just drink it like I handed them a cheap beer or something. I once brought a Glenfarclas 105 to a diner, and one of the (smaller) women there took around an once or something. She liked it a lot but she was speaking differently after that lol.

[@drewhigginbotham3773]

He's right. This is a dangerous sipper. So good and slow warming.

[@sijogeorge4754]

Thank you 🙏

[@thecrookedman3851]

You always say that Aberlour is too easy to sip :)

[@naomiogawa6415]

Anyone know is there any difference between this old package and hew packaging?

[@brickheadfc]

3 sips - I’m buying

[@ameykamat5326]

Nice T-shirt

[@longjonvanhugndong7344]

I appreciate how straight forward, all joking aside and serious this gentleman’s reviews are...BUT, the asmr bodily sounds, the swishing, the swallowing, the BREATHING uuugghh I can’t do.

[@mic982]

Something's maybe changed, certainly the labeling, packaging and wording on the bottle and cylinder have since this review 5 years ago. I can't speak for the contents but it's still 40%, does not make any claim about cold filtering, in still double casked in American oak and sherry oak, etc. so I think it's probably still similar to what Horst is tasting. No longer inexpensive: ~$60 American (May 2022). Hoping a newer review will pop up soon from someone.

[@johnmack4835]

For those in the know, how does this compare to Aberfeldy 12 or Craganmore 12 (my favorite speyside) ??

[@harrr53]

The Craganmore is not fresh in my memory, so I won't comment, but between the Aberfeldy 12 and the Aberlour 12 I would definitely go for Aberlour. Better balanced dram, pleasant, and has more to offer in terms of complexity. Longer finish too.

[@johnmack4835]

Aberlour is speyside correct, then why does it say "highland whisky" on the label ??

[@kennethshaw3999]

Technically Speyside is in the Highlands, it is just it's own territory now.

[@TheMDJ2000]

$99 AUD in Australia, which is approaching "expensive"...

[@NoAcehere]

3:15 english subtitles, go!

[@wegelingetje]

Whisky asmr, something new for me hahahaha

[@ncoronel1213]

Great review... made me order a bottle. Lol

[@VrilYa100]

Where has Horst stuck his microphone? The sounds from his mouth.. OMG

[@ceebeedf]

Who cares? Mollycoddle!

[@VrilYa100]

haha.. its a mystery cuz it sounds like it could be a lavalier.. but not visible. As though the mic is right inside his mouth. Love his reviews though. lol

[@lyacoubian]

I checked my bottle and it's 43% ABV, not 40%...

[@Sniggwaffles]

It's not uncommon for different markets to have different bottling strengths for the same name. It's really quite odd but someone somewhere thought it was a good idea.

[@redletterl78]

Sniggwaffles Yep - in Australia this is 40%

[@BlackbearWpg]

The previous version of this was bottled at 40% ABV. I’m a bit disappointed they went to 40% with the newer expression.

[@BlackbearWpg]

Sorry. I meant 43% in the previous releases

[@mark0365]

its not mouth wash dude, although I am sure it would work the same.

[@moses5623]

The review is great. But the subtitles awful and full of mistakes😅

[@tagsy1767]

Three sips!!!!!

[@CarlTheTacticalHoser]

This stuff is good but IMO its dog wash water compared to the 10. Too spicy and boozey sharp while the american oak adds the taste of pencil wood to the mix. I rate it a mid range single malt masquerading as rye.

[@stellarfirefighter5318]

I don’t like it. Not smooth at all for a 40%. Taste like listerine. But I’m an islay guy

[@drax14QC]

2:03 👌😅

[@rong2912]

This guy uses whisky for mouthwash.

[@harrr53]

I love your reviews but I have misophonia and the volume of your sipping and tasting is torture.

[@catnapgee5357]

I have misophonia too which is 1 reason I watch his vids, its audibly soothing

[@jez443]

Love it, it’s like ASMR

[@thomassrensen2141]

Harr53 then you should find something else to watch.