Aberlour Abunadh Alba: a cask strength Scotch whisky aged exclusively in American oak Bourbon casks. The distillerys whisky heritage has always been rooted in Scotland, but the new US exclusive release is also steeped in American tradition, producing an unexpected combination for Aberlour

The Speyside distillery is primarily known for its affinity for Sherry cask maturation and the cask strength Aberlour Abunadh, originally released in the 1990s, distinctly demonstrates these Sherry forward attributes. Quickly gaining a worldwide cult-like following that has continued for more than 60 batches produced over twenty years, the introduction of Aberlour Abunadh Alba marks the first time Aberlour has released a formal line extension within the Abunadh franchise.
As the sibling to a renowned Scotch, Aberlour Abunadh Alba delivers many of the same distinct features associated with its precursor: cask strength, non-chill filtered, and non-age statement. However, instead of darker, velvety flavors synonymous with Sherry cask maturation, Abunadh Alba is a complex mix of sweet baked apples notes alongside crisp citrus flavors imparted from the first-fill American oak Bourbon barrels it is matured in.
The name itself Abunadh Alba also serves a double meaning and explanation for the new liquid: In Gaelic, Abunadh means of the origin and Alba means Scotland but also refers to Quercus Alba, a species of white oak used for maturation. Aberlours award-winning Master Distiller Graeme Cruickshank says, Alba is the perfect counter-point to the classic Abunadh, while still offering those familiar sweet, fruity notes which are rooted in the new spirits DNA. He continues, there are, however, stark differences in color and body, which should intrigue Abunadh devotees and welcome new drinkers to the concept we lovingly know as the original.
Andrew Weir, Aberlour US Brand Leader believes the expansion of the Abunadh franchise is the perfect way to remind people why this storied distillery has garnered such a cult following around the globe. Weir says, While Abunadh Alba departs from Aberlours signature Sherry-forward profile, it still delivers the depth and elegance that has become synonymous with our whiskies. After over 20 years of Abunadh, its an exciting time to bring an innovative expression to the Abunadh and Aberlour family of award-winning whiskies.
Aberlour Abunadh Alba is a non-chill filtered, non-age statement, cask strength Scotch that is a permanent part of the award-winning whisky portfolio.