A 21-year-old Scotch single malt finished for around nine months in Malbec French Oak wine casks sourced from Argentina. It is bottled at 46% ABV and priced around $280.
The glass has distinctively golden-amber single malt within, touched by a slight red tinge. The legs and viscosity are incredibly well-defined.
The aromatics on this are mature and complex, with layers of rich, red berry fruits and oak intertwined. Undercurrents of black currants, marmalade, a wisp of smoke, sweet custard, and marzipan are present.
Palate-wise, it is easy to get lost in this one in a positive way, as a very dry, luscious berry opening draws you down long, winding paths. Joining the tastebuds’ journey is luscious brown sugar, a nibble of coriander, oak, of course, chocolate velvet cupcake, sweet cream butter, and some deep dark raspberry.
This finish is stunning. It kisses the back palate with a nice dry red wine moment backed by a hint of smoke that drifts away incredibly slowly.
The depth and mature nature of the Aberfeldy 21-Year-Old Argentinian Malbec Cask Finish cannot be denied – it is true whisky mastery in a glass. A symphony of flavors that showcases once again this distillery’s ability to make use of unique red wine barrels from around the world to finish already exceptional Scotch.
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Nino Kilgore-Marchetti
Nino Kilgore-Marchetti is the founder of The Whiskey Wash, an award-winning whiskey lifestyle website dedicated to informing and entertaining consumers about whisk(e)y globally. As a whisk(e)y journalist, expert, and judge, he has written extensively about the subject, been interviewed in various media outlets, and provided tasting input on many whiskeys at competitions.
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