Aberlour Casg Annamh is a recent introduction to the Scottish brand’s portfolio, which was released in 2018. Casg Annamh means “rare barrel” in Gaelic and this Scotch is a tribute to Sherry whiskies. In the production of this product, three different barrels are used, including a European oak Sherry cask and two American oak casks.
- Type: Single malt
- Origin: Scotland
- ABV: 48%
- Cask: Sherry and American oak
- Age: not declared
- Price: $79 – €60
- Details: non-chill filtered, non-colored
TASTING NOTES – ABERLOUR CASG ANNAMH BATCH 3
Overall, the Aberlour Casg Annamh Batch 3 is a balanced and fairly intense Scotch whisky. The 48% ABV is definitely an excellent starting point. A well balanced dram, but at the same time far from what the brand standards are.