Aberlour Unveils the A'Bunadh Sherry Cask Collection

Saturday, 22 November 2025 at 12:03

Aberlour Abunadh Sherry Cask Collection whisky 1

The Aberlour distillery in Speyside has unveiled a new whisky collection. The new A’Bunadh Collection is a celebration of sherry’s versatility. The first release in the series has now arrived.

With the A’Bunadh Sherry Cask Collection, Aberlour aims to set a new benchmark for sherry maturation. Release 1 kicks off the series in style. The whisky matured in two types of first-fill sherry casks: Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez.

This dual maturation creates an intensely flavorful whisky that delivers a rich sherry experience from the first sip. Graham Cruickshank, Aberlour’s Master Distiller, says the collection demonstrates just how powerful and complex sherry-cask aging can be.

This edition is a unique opportunity to experience the depth and intensity of 100% first-fill sherry cask maturation.

- Graeme Cruickshank

How does Aberlour A’Bunadh Sherry Cask Collection Release 1 taste?

This new whisky has a bold character, with sherry clearly taking the lead. While full tasting notes haven’t been exhaustively detailed, the description points to syrup, red apples, caramel, ginger, and hints of oak. Below are the expanded tasting notes:

Nose: Notes of red apples, blackberries, sultanas, caramel waffles, demerara sugar, cinnamon, and ginger.
Palate: Blackcurrants, spiced pears, vanilla toffee, sticky dates, raisins, oak, and star anise.
Finish: Long and layered, with fruity tones and a subtle spicy lift.

The whisky is bottled at cask strength, in this case 56.2 percent alcohol by volume (ABV).

When is Aberlour A'Bunadh Sherry Cask Collection Release 1 available to buy?

Aberlour’s new sherry-matured whisky goes on sale from December. It will be released worldwide and available at specialist retailers. It’s already listed at The Whisky Exchange at a retail price of £94.95.

FAQ

Where is the Aberlour Distillery located?
In Aberlour, Scotland.
What kind of whisky does Aberlour Distillery make?
Single malt Scotch whisky.
What does A'bunadh mean?
It’s Gaelic for “the original”