Aberlour Casg Annamh Batch #0011

Profile: The Aberlour Casg Annamh Batch #0011 at a glance

• Speyside Tradition: Rooted in the Scottish whisky region since 1879
• Rare Cask: "Casg Annamh" is Gaelic for "rare cask"
• Special Cask Selection: Matured in three different types of casks
• Sherry Meets Oak: An interplay of Spanish Oloroso casks and American oak
• Batch #0011: A characterful bottling at 48% ABV

Portrait: What makes theAberlour Casg Annamh Batch #0011 special

Sometimes, a name is all it takes to spark curiosity. With Aberlour Casg Annamh, you don't even need to be fluent in Gaelic to understand it: "Casg Annamh" means "rare cask." And while "Rare Cask Batch #0011" would likely make a pretty good title for a Scottish detective series, we’ll stick to the whisky.

Aberlour’s home is in the heart of Scotland’s Speyside region—specifically, in the small town of Aberlour.

The distillery was founded there in 1879 by James Fleming. Fleming was evidently a man who had little use for grand words: his family motto was "Let the deed show"—or, in other words: let actions speak. An attitude that is certainly useful when it comes to whisky; after all, one can talk a great deal about whisky, but eventually, the bottle has to be put on the table.

Today, Aberlour is a renowned name in the world of Scotch whisky, placing great emphasis on combining tradition, regional ingredients, and carefully selected casks during production. The water comes from the nearby Birkenbush Springs, and the barley is sourced from regional farms. In short: plenty of Speyside, very little globe-trotting.

Casg Annamh is a no-age-statement bottling, released at a robust 48% ABV. Batch #0011 is part of a series of numbered bottlings in which the selection of casks plays a special role.

This bottling utilizes a combination of different cask types: Spanish oak casks that previously held Oloroso sherry, alongside two distinct types of American oak casks. This makes the name "Rare Cask"—the translation of *Casg Annamh*—entirely fitting; after all, they didn't simply grab just any cask from the warehouse and decide, "We'll use that one."

Batch #0011 is thus a fine example of Aberlour’s philosophy: Scottish tradition, meticulous cask selection, and a name that sounds as though you’ve booked a mini-adventure while enjoying your dram.

And if you’re thinking "Casg Annamh" sounds hard to pronounce—don’t worry. When ordering, a confident nod toward the bottle is all it takes. That’s a language understood everywhere.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Aberlour Casg Annamh Batch #0011 tastes like

• Nose: On the nose, Aberlour Casg Annamh is fruity and vibrant. Juicy orange meets sweet, glossy cherries, accompanied by a subtle note of ginger. A pleasantly spicy element joins in, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the aroma.
• Palate: On the palate, the whisky initially presents as sweet and fruit-forward. Flavors of crisp apples and ripe peaches blend with a warm note of cinnamon. As it develops, a subtle spiciness emerges—reminiscent of licorice—steering the overall profile in an interesting, slightly zesty direction.
• Finish: The finish is smooth, pleasantly sweet, and harmonious. The fruity impressions gradually fade, leaving behind a delicate spiciness. A subtle hint of piquancy creates a lingering note that leaves you wanting another sip.