Aberlour Casg Annamh Sherry Cask 750ML

Aberlour Casg Annamh Sherry Cask 750ML is a non-chill filtered Speyside single malt Scotch whisky bottled at 48% ABV (96 proof) in a 750ml bottle. Awarded a 95-point score by the International Wine & Spirit Competition, this NAS expression draws its character from a triple-cask maturation process anchored by hand-selected oloroso sherry butts.

Quick Facts: ABV: 48%  |  Origin: Speyside, Scotland  |  NAS (No Age Statement)  |  Distillery: Aberlour

Production & Heritage

Aberlour Distillery was founded in 1879 by James Fleming in the heart of Speyside, one of Scotland's most celebrated whisky-producing regions. Casg Annamh — Gaelic for "Rare Cask" — is produced in small batches using a triple-cask maturation method that combines European oloroso sherry oak with two distinct types of American oak. The whisky is bottled without chill filtration, preserving the full body and depth imparted by those sherry-seasoned casks and distinguishing it from the standard Aberlour range.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Rich and immediately sweet, opening with tangy orange peel and glazed cherries before deeper layers of raisins and dried fruit emerge. A subtle ginger spice note adds lift beneath the darker fruit character.

Taste: The entry is sweet and fruit-forward, with baked apple and cinnamon crumble leading into ripe peach on the mid-palate. As the whisky develops, warm spice notes of liquorice and cloves push through, balanced by velvety oak tannins that give the palate real structure without bitterness.

Finish: Long and rich, dominated by lingering dried fruit sweetness. A thread of dry spice carries through to the close, adding complexity and encouraging another sip.

How to Drink Casg Annamh

Neat is the ideal starting point — the 48% ABV is robust enough to hold its shape while the non-chill filtered texture delivers satisfying weight on the palate. A few drops of water can open up additional fruit notes. For cocktails, Casg Annamh brings sherry-cask richness to several classics: a Rob Roy, where the dried fruit amplifies sweet vermouth beautifully; a Blood & Sand, where its orange peel and cherry notes dovetail with the cocktail's citrus and cherry brandy components; and a Scotch Old Fashioned, where the spiced, full-bodied profile stands up to bitters and sugar without losing definition.

Best For

• Gifting a whisky enthusiast who appreciates sherry-cask Scotch
• After-dinner sipping alongside dark chocolate or dried fruit
• Exploring the differences between sherry-matured Speyside expressions
• Building a collection of critically acclaimed NAS single malts

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Casg Annamh taste like? Casg Annamh delivers a sweet, fruit-driven profile dominated by baked apple, glazed cherry, raisin, and cinnamon, layered with warming spices like liquorice and clove. The finish is long, rich, and gently drying.

How does Casg Annamh compare to Aberlour A'Bunadh? Both are sherry-cask-matured, NAS Speyside single malts from the same distillery, but A'Bunadh is bottled at cask strength (typically 59–61% ABV), making it significantly more intense. Casg Annamh at 48% ABV is widely described as a softer, more approachable expression with a similar flavor profile at lower proof.

Is Casg Annamh good for sipping neat? Yes — its 48% ABV and non-chill filtered body make it exceptionally well-suited to neat drinking, delivering full texture and layered sherry-cask flavors without requiring dilution.

Where is Casg Annamh made? Casg Annamh is distilled and matured at the Aberlour Distillery in Speyside, Scotland, a region renowned for producing some of the country's richest and most fruit-forward single malts. The distillery has operated since 1879.

What foods pair well with Casg Annamh? Dark chocolate truffles complement its dried fruit sweetness; aged Manchego cheese mirrors the oloroso sherry influence; sticky toffee pudding echoes the baked apple and cinnamon notes; charcuterie with fig jam balances the spice; and roasted walnuts highlight the oak and tannin structure.

What sizes does Casg Annamh come in? The standard release is the 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.

Is Casg Annamh worth the price? Casg Annamh positions as a premium-tier Speyside single malt, sitting above the core Aberlour range in both complexity and presentation. Its small-batch production, non-chill filtration, and IWSC 95-point recognition support its standing as a strong value within the sherry-cask single malt category.

Why Casg Annamh?

The combination of triple-cask maturation using oloroso sherry-seasoned European oak alongside two types of American oak gives Casg Annamh a layered complexity that straightforward sherry-bomb whiskies often lack. Non-chill filtration at 48% ABV preserves the full spectrum of texture and flavor that those casks contribute. Its 95-point IWSC score confirms what the palate suggests — this is a serious, well-constructed Speyside malt. For drinkers who enjoy A'Bunadh but want something more measured, or for those seeking a richly sherried single malt without cask-strength intensity, Casg Annamh fills a specific and rewarding niche in the category.