Aberfeldy 18 Year Old Scotch Whisky Finished in Tuscan Red Wine Casks

Aberfeldy 18 Year Old Scotch Whisky Finished in Tuscan Red Wine Casks is a 43% ABV (86 proof) limited-edition Highland single malt — part of the 2022 release of Aberfeldy's Red Wine Cask Collection, the fourth cask finish in Malt Master Stephanie Macleod's award-winning series. After 18 years in oak, the whisky was finished in red wine casks from Bolgheri, Tuscany, selected to stand up to the honeyed richness of mature Aberfeldy. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• Proof / ABV: 86 proof / 43% ABV
• Size: 750mL
• Age: 18 years; finished in Bolgheri Tuscan red wine casks
• Release: 2022 limited edition — Red Wine Cask Collection (4th in series)
• Distillery: Aberfeldy, Highland Perthshire, Scotland (est. 1896 by the Dewar family)

Highland Honey Meets Tuscan Red Wine

Aberfeldy is famed for its honeyed richness — the signature note that defines its single malts. For this limited release, Malt Master Stephanie Macleod selected robust Tuscan red wine casks from Bolgheri and watched the whisky develop until the oak, cherry, and wine notes balanced the honeyed core. The result is a ruby-hued dram that marries Highland tradition with Italian wine-country nuance. Explore more of the distillery's work in the Aberfeldy collection and more aged Scotch whiskies.

Tasting Notes

The whisky shows a captivating ruby hue from the wine casks. The nose opens with cherry, frangipane, vanilla, and oak spice, layered over Aberfeldy's honeyed core. The palate brings cherry and sweet vanilla to the fore, with sliced green pepper, a zing of lime, and oak spice adding structure. The finish is long and satisfying — cherry and frangipane fading into warm oak spice and a velvety, lingering close.

How to Enjoy

Neat, in a copita or Glencairn, with a drop of water if you like it opened up. A limited edition like this deserves slow sipping — this is a collector's bottle for the Scotch enthusiast who loves cask-finish experiments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What casks was the Aberfeldy 18 Tuscan Red Wine finished in?
Tuscan red wine casks from Bolgheri, Italy, selected by Malt Master Stephanie Macleod for the 2022 Red Wine Cask Collection release.

Is the Aberfeldy 18 Tuscan Red Wine Cask limited edition?
Yes — it's a limited-edition 2022 release, the fourth cask finish in Aberfeldy's award-winning Red Wine Cask series.

What is the proof of Aberfeldy 18 Tuscan Red Wine Cask?
86 proof (43% ABV).

What does the Tuscan wine cask finish taste like?
Cherry, frangipane, and vanilla with a ruby hue, layered over Aberfeldy's honeyed Highland character, finishing with oak spice and a hint of lime.

Add the limited Aberfeldy 18 Year Old Tuscan Red Wine Cask to your cart at Del Mesa Liquor — San Diego, CA — while it lasts.