Description
Edradour 12 Year Old is a charming, richly flavored Highland single malt with a distinctly old-world character. Full-bodied, sherried, and wonderfully aromatic, it delivers layers of dried fruit, warm spice, malt sweetness, and soft oak. This small-scale, hand-crafted whisky feels both traditional and expressive — a perfect choice for those who appreciate depth and classic Highland richness.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Edradour is one of Scotland’s smallest traditional distilleries, tucked into the hills of Pitlochry in the Highland region. Known for artisanal production methods, the distillery operates with old-fashioned equipment, small stills, and hands-on processes that yield robust, flavorful spirit.
The 12 Year Old expression is crafted from:
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Malt whisky aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks
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A finishing period in Oloroso sherry wood, which deepens fruitiness and adds aromatic spice
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Slow, traditional distillation producing spirit with notable richness and weight
This careful blending and finishing process gives the whisky its signature combination of malt-forward depth, sherried sweetness, and warm, comforting complexity.
Critics Reviews
Professional tasters and whisky writers consistently praise Edradour 12 for:
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Its “classic sherry-led Highland profile” with rich fruit, spice, and malt warmth.
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A viscous, full-bodied palate unusual for such a small distillery’s output.
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Hand-crafted charm, often noted as a standout for drinkers seeking flavor over flashiness.
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Strong value for a whisky with genuine sherry character and long, expressive finish.
Reviewers often describe it as an excellent example of Highland richness — approachable, flavorful, and deeply satisfying.
Tasting Profile
Nose:
Stewed raisins, dried cherry, honeyed malt, and warm spice. Notes of cocoa, toasted almond, vanilla, and faint citrus zest lift the richness. A gentle sherry roundness settles in the background.
Palate:
Full and rich with flavors of dark fruit, caramel, toffee, and malt loaf. Sherry influence brings fig, baked apple, and clove, supported by warm oak, cocoa powder, and a touch of candied orange. The texture is creamy and mouth-coating.
Finish:
Long, warming, and softly spiced. Lingering notes of dried fruit, sweet malt, polished oak, and soft sherry warmth fade with elegant smoothness.
Quick Overview
| Category | Details |
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| ABV / Proof | ~46% ABV |
| Origin / Region | Highlands, Scotland — Pitlochry |
| Production or Grain Type | Single malt Scotch whisky |
| Aging or Maturation | Aged in bourbon & Oloroso sherry casks; sherry-finished |
| Aromas & Flavors | Dried fruit, malt loaf, caramel, cocoa, clove, almond, oak, toffee |
| Style / Identity | Rich, sherried Highland malt with traditional small-distillery character |
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