Aberlour 1999

This rare single cask Aberlour malt was distilled in 1999 and aged for 21 years, before being bottled in 2020 at 51.2%. First-fill American oak barrel #3856 was selected by La Maison du Whisky for Poland. The small and intimate Aberlour distillery was founded in 1879 by James Fleming, who previously worked at the Dailuaine distillery. He chose the convenient location where the Lour stream flows into the River Spey.

Since ancient times, this area has been steeped in legend. The Lour’s water, which Aberlour uses during the distillation process, was said to have healing powers. Aberlour was sold to Robert Thorne & Sons Ltd. in 1892, who expanded the distillery. Sadly, it was almost totally destroyed in a fire only six years later. The new buildings were designed by the famous distillery architect Charles Doig. Aberlour was sold to the brewery W.H. Holt & Sons in 1921, and again to S. Campbell & Sons in 1945. The distillery was acquired by its current owners, Pernod Ricard, in 1975. Only 156 bottles of Aberlour 21 Years Old Single Cask 1999 have been released.