Edradour 12 year old SCAA Air Ambulance

Profile: The Edradour 12 year old SCAA Air Ambulance at a Glance

• Typically Highland: Small distillery, big character
• Charity cause close to our hearts: Supporting Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance
• Limited edition: Only 3,216 bottles worldwide
• Tradition-conscious: Made in classic sherry casks
• True craftsmanship: Uncolored, non-chill filtered, pure Edradour style
• Aged 12 years: Distilled in 2013, bottled in December 2025

Portrait: What makes the Edradour 12 year old SCAA Air Ambulance special

Sometimes whisky is just whisky. And sometimes it is liquid “uisge beatha” – the water of life – with an extra dose of meaning. The Edradour 12 year old SCAA Air Ambulance clearly belongs to the second category. It is produced in the traditional Edradour Distillery in the Scottish Highlands, not far from Pitlochry.
Edradour is considered one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland – practically David among a sea of ​​stainless steel Goliaths. Founded in 1825, the distillery has a turbulent history: changes of ownership, economic upheavals, and always the art of remaining true to itself. Small, independent, and with character.
Less well known is that Edradour once received an indirect visit from the air – from Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA). This donation-funded organization ensures that even remote corners of Scotland receive rapid medical assistance in emergencies.
Their mission is as simple as it is impressive: no one should suffer or die simply because help takes too long. In a country with Highlands, islands, and more sheep than people, this is quite a logistical feat. The 12-year-old special bottling – distilled in 2013 and bottled in December 2025 – is a tribute to these flying lifesavers.
Matured in sherry casks, bottled at 46% ABV, uncolored and unchill filtered, it remains true to the style of the house: honest, handcrafted, and unpretentious. There are exactly 3,216 bottles worldwide – enough to attract attention, but too few to sit on the shelf for long.

The special thing about it: All proceeds from the sales go directly to the SCAA. At least £70,000 is expected to be raised. So you're not just symbolically toasting the crew in the cockpit – you're directly helping to ensure the next mission can take off.

This Edradour 12 year old combines Highland tradition with genuine down-to-earth values ​​– and takes off for a good cause at the same time.

Distilled: 2013
Bottled: Dezember 2025
Outturn: 3.216 bottles

Tasting Notes: This is how the Edradour 12 year old SCAA Air Ambulance tastes like

• Nose: Inviting and complex with notes of sherry casks that exude warm, nutty aromas. Subtle malt notes round off the bouquet and create a harmonious, slightly spicy complexity.
• Palate: On the palate, the whisky displays a balanced structure. Malty sweetness and subtle wood notes combine with fine spice nuances, lending depth and presence to the character of this Highland malt.
• Finish: Long and warm, with a pleasant, slightly spicy note. The finish is elegant, rounded, and persistent without being intrusive, leaving an impression of meticulous craftsmanship.